This book was so intense from the first chapter. In 1989, I was the same age as Cristian and living a care free life and did not know this happened in Romania. 

The story broke my heart for Cristian and how he was tricked into being a snitch. I can't imagine living a life that you can't even trust your own family and always so fearful of your actions. 

The narration did such a great job bringing Cristian to life.