Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden KeefeMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an incredibly well-researched narrative nonfiction book about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The author spent four years writing the book, made seven trips to Northern Ireland, and conducted more than 100 interviews. Although he admits that the title of the book is an indication of the willingness of many individuals to talk to him, even decades later. There is a very lengthy list of references citing his sources at the end of the book.
The book centers the abduction and 'disappearance' of a widowed mother of ten young children, thought to be an informer. I read this for one of my book clubs and it was definitely a lively discussion this week. Many of the group (myself included) didn't know much about the history of the Troubles conflict. It goes into detail about the many participants in both sides of the conflict, so it can be difficult to keep track of the individuals. Overall, a very eye-opening history lesson, written very much like a mystery book.
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