"I Married a Communist" ("I married a Communist") is an epic novel written by the American writer Philip Roth. The book tells about the life and relationships of three main characters - Jack McGuire, Leo Knepper and their common wife, actress Alka Jarvis. A story of displacement, betrayal, political repression and love unfolds against the backdrop of the political events of the 1950s in the United States. The novel "I Married a Communist" combines an intriguing plot and deep psychology of the characters. Roth's work emphasizes the complexity of a person's inner world under the pressure of acute social problems. The author does not judge his characters or events, he simply reproduces their lives and feelings with all the contradictions and details. "I Married a Communist" is a brave and interesting novel that leaves behind many questions and the need for discussion. It makes readers think about eternal values, morality and loyalty, gives an opportunity to get to know in depth the inexhaustible possibilities of literature.