"I think that this is an incredibly moving story that will appeal to all historical fiction fans and is a worthwhile read."
A family epic spanning from the Nazi invasion of Hungary, the Hungarian revolution of 1956 and a reunion in 1964 Canada. A detailed story that is both heartwarming and harrowing in turn follows the twenty year relationship of István and Teréza. Will the couple survive secrets, war and a seven year separation as István escapes to Canada?
This historical fiction spans a turbulent time in Hungarian history and the plight of the Hungarian people during the war and Soviet occupation. Both István and Teréza are well drawn characters and as I was drawn into the story I was keen to keep reading and see whether they would be successfully reunited.
With questions of morality and themes of survival in one of the darkest times in modern history, ‘When I Was Better’ is also a story of love, human connection and coming-of-age. I think that this is an incredibly moving story that will appeal to all historical fiction fans and is a worthwhile read.
Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading Ambassador
Both dark and humorous, the novel’s title is taken from a Hungarian saying, “When I was better, I didn’t brag.” When I Was Better, set in Hungary and Canada, chronicles the twenty-year relationship of István and Teréza, from the Nazi invasion, the Soviet occupation and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 to their reunion in Winnipeg in 1964. On the cold, winter day István leaves his wife and infant son in western Hungary, Soviet tanks have crushed the Revolution and the spirit of the people.
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Both dark and humorous, the novel’s title is taken from a Hungarian saying, “When I was better, I didn’t brag.” When I Was Better, set in Hungary and Canada, chronicles the twenty-year relationship of István and Teréza, from the Nazi invasion, the Soviet occupation and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 to their reunion in Winnipeg in 1964. On the cold, winter day István leaves his wife and infant son in western Hungary, Soviet tanks have crushed the Revolution and the spirit of the people.
When I Was Better features in the following genres: Indie Author Books, Indie Books We Love, Historical Fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Recommendations, Fiction, Fiction: narrative themes
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When I Was Better was written by Rita Bozi and published by Atmosphere Press
