At last, I’ve been baptized into Sepetys’ world. My first.
Romania. 1989. A dictatorship under the communist cloud. Where people are expected to spy onAt last, I’ve been baptized into Sepetys’ world. My first.
Romania. 1989. A dictatorship under the communist cloud. Where people are expected to spy on each other. Throw them under the bus in order to secure contraband or empty promises. Trust no one. What a horrifying world to grow up in and live in. Whisper truths but be fearful and mindful of someone listening. 17 year old Cristian has been told he has to become an informant. He has no choice. It’s to save his Buno. The guilt consumes him.
This was a stunner of a read. An eye opener as I didn’t really know the history of Romania. The suffering they endured. The bravery which they fought back. Democracy is life. And those that threaten it, need to be brought to justice. 4.25⭐️
I have to admit the lines were blurring for me. Between watching the news of Ukraine and this story, worried of what will become of Ukraine if the Russians have their way, is one communist mind fuck.
Canadian Jen
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