Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
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.
The 5420th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 441
- Words
- 118,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Nonfiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)