Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
This book is a gripping exploration of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, focusing on the disappearance of Jean McConville, a mother of ten who was abducted by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in 1972. The narrative weaves together the stories of several key figures in the IRA, including Dolours Price, an IRA member who became disillusioned with the organization, and Brendan Hughes, a former IRA commander. The book delves deep into the political and personal complexities of the conflict, revealing the long-lasting trauma and moral ambiguities that continue to haunt those involved.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 441
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Cabeza De Serpiente
- Säg Inget
- Säg inget
- Zeg Niets
- Zeg niets
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This book is on the following 12 lists:
- 18th on The 30 best nonfiction books of the last 30 years (Los Angeles Times)
- 19th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 20th on The 20 Best Non Fiction of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 29th on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 90th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (Book Enthusiast Substack)
- 2650th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Nonfiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- The Orwell Prize for Political Writing (The Orwell Foundation)