*Intimate Strangers: Friendship and Exile in Twentieth-Century Romanian Literature* by Andreea Deciu Ritivoi explores the theme of friendship in the context of political and cultural exile in Romanian literature. The book examines how friendships are depicted and experienced by writers and intellectuals who were exiled or lived under oppressive regimes. Ritivoi analyzes the complex dynamics of these relationships, considering how they are affected by the challenges of displacement, censorship, and political upheaval. The study provides insights into how literary representations of friendship reflect broader social and political realities, offering a nuanced understanding of personal connections in times of political crisis.