Review of Quest: Finding Freddie
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Review of Quest: Finding Freddie
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History is one of the best genres of books I love. I've read lots of books about the giant of Africa (Nigeria). I am very impressed to come across this book. "Quest: Finding Freddie” by Thomas Richard Spradlin is an amazing story within political suspense, cultural mysteries, and the spirit of invincibility in Nigeria in 1973. Frederick “Freddie” Nachman, a Jewish businessman, was reported missing after going on a business trip to Lagos. It was shocking, coupled with the fact that Nigeria was still recovering from a military coup and the assassination of General Murtala Muhammed. The situation is really worrisome, more so with the political instabilities and the rising intolerance towards Jewish people. I must say that was a very big risk. Ruth, Freddie’s wife, as the urge for knowing the truth boils down, approaches an experienced lawyer and partner to the law firm of Clifford & Warnke in Washington D.C., Thomas Richard Spradlin. Using background knowledge of Nigeria as a country filled with a tricky and turbulent political system, Spradlin goes to the rescue of Freddie.
His search will take him through a maze that is mostly political corruption, betrayals, and friends and foes that are shades apart. The plot of the book revolves around Spradlin, who tries to survive in the dangerous streets of Lagos, getting lost in translation and with the help of some people who are either friendly or evil. One of the perfect areas in this book is how the author paints a realistic picture of political and social Nigeria of the 1970s. Working for Spradlin, the aspect of the novel that would be the application of the intellect is seen when Spradlin is bribing informants and going through the motions of trying to find out more about Freddie’s disappearance with the authorities. From Spradlin‘s character, the aspects of courage, toughness, and ethical challenges are real and well depicted, making the character lovable. The realism with which he is able to communicate with characters and try to grasp the stereotype of Nigeria as a country and its specific culture, such as the usage of pidgen English, makes the book more interesting.
Apart from the slow pacing in some areas, especially political discussions, I have no other flaws in this book. There were errors in this book that could be avoided. This book is professionally edited. I will definitely give this book a 5 out of 5 star rating. The drawbacks and errors are not enough to remove a star from this book. This will be a great read for history fans like me and lovers of true-life stories.
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History is one of the best genres of books I love. I've read lots of books about the giant of Africa (Nigeria). I am very impressed to come across this book. "Quest: Finding Freddie” by Thomas Richard Spradlin is an amazing story within political suspense, cultural mysteries, and the spirit of invincibility in Nigeria in 1973. Frederick “Freddie” Nachman, a Jewish businessman, was reported missing after going on a business trip to Lagos. It was shocking, coupled with the fact that Nigeria was still recovering from a military coup and the assassination of General Murtala Muhammed. The situation is really worrisome, more so with the political instabilities and the rising intolerance towards Jewish people. I must say that was a very big risk. Ruth, Freddie’s wife, as the urge for knowing the truth boils down, approaches an experienced lawyer and partner to the law firm of Clifford & Warnke in Washington D.C., Thomas Richard Spradlin. Using background knowledge of Nigeria as a country filled with a tricky and turbulent political system, Spradlin goes to the rescue of Freddie.
His search will take him through a maze that is mostly political corruption, betrayals, and friends and foes that are shades apart. The plot of the book revolves around Spradlin, who tries to survive in the dangerous streets of Lagos, getting lost in translation and with the help of some people who are either friendly or evil. One of the perfect areas in this book is how the author paints a realistic picture of political and social Nigeria of the 1970s. Working for Spradlin, the aspect of the novel that would be the application of the intellect is seen when Spradlin is bribing informants and going through the motions of trying to find out more about Freddie’s disappearance with the authorities. From Spradlin‘s character, the aspects of courage, toughness, and ethical challenges are real and well depicted, making the character lovable. The realism with which he is able to communicate with characters and try to grasp the stereotype of Nigeria as a country and its specific culture, such as the usage of pidgen English, makes the book more interesting.
Apart from the slow pacing in some areas, especially political discussions, I have no other flaws in this book. There were errors in this book that could be avoided. This book is professionally edited. I will definitely give this book a 5 out of 5 star rating. The drawbacks and errors are not enough to remove a star from this book. This will be a great read for history fans like me and lovers of true-life stories.
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Quest: Finding Freddie
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