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A review by tracey1981
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
A meticulously-researched well-written book about the disappearance and murder of a mother of ten that brings to light many aspects of The Troubles in Northern Ireland and key players in same. I was impressed by the empathy, nuance, and broad-mindedness of the author. In a story where it would be easy to paint a picture of pure heroes and evil villains, the author frames a much more complex narrative about what moves people to political violence. Quite an accomplishment.
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual violence