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IOSI, THE REMORSEFUL SPY

by Iosi himself. We get a story of recruitment and seduction as subtle and as disturbing as anything in a novel by John le Carré. We get a vision of a democratic country that monitors its citizens. We hear the voices of Argentinians trapped between a love of their country and a duty to their heritage. The story of Iosi exposes duplicity and defiance in a modern nation. In the process, it makes us ask whether the United States is capable of such deceit."

Book Details

Publisher:Argentina in the
Published:1990-01-01
Pages:384
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781644214

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the morally complex world of a young Jewish man, Iosi, who makes the devastating choice to become an informant for the Argentine secret police duri...

Our Review

This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the morally complex world of a young Jewish man, Iosi, who makes the devastating choice to become an informant for the Argentine secret police during the "Dirty War." The narrative masterfully explores the suffocating atmosphere of fear and the impossible decisions forced upon ordinary people living under a terrifying regime. Through taut, suspenseful prose, the book chronicles Iosi's harrowing journey as he betrays his own community, creating a powerful character study of complicity and survival.

What sets this story apart is its unflinching examination of guilt and the human capacity for redemption, making it a profound choice for mature young adult readers grappling with complex ethical questions. The novel serves as both a tense political thriller and a deeply personal psychological portrait, offering a crucial window into a dark chapter of Argentine history. This is challenging, thought-provoking literature that will linger with readers long after the final page, sparking essential conversations about morality under oppression.

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