"The First Betrayal" is an exciting novel written by the famous Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko. This book tells about complex relationships between people, the loss of the most precious mirroring of memory. The main character of the novel, Sofia, is looking for an explanation of family and national history in order to understand herself and the world around her. "The First Betrayal" is a book about how the past affects the present and how important it is for us to understand and overcome our obstacles in order to find the real truth about ourselves. This novel deepens our understanding of history as such and the attraction to truth that lies at the core of our identity.