I read "Say Nothing" because I was sent to Northern Ireland (N.I.) as a soldier in 1978 and wanted to know a little bit more about the troubles. I also wanted to know a little bit more about the people who "disappeared" and the reasons why the IRA wanted people like Jean McConville (a mother of ten) to disappear. The book is an interesting read and it goes into some depth about the IRA leadership. In particular it makes a point about Gerry Adams, and the fact that his denials of ever being a member of the IRA infuriated the rank & file members of the IRA itself. If you have any kind of interest in N.I. I would recommend it, and I'm sure you'll find it an enthralling read.
I also wanted to know a little bit more about the people who "disappeared" and the reasons why the IRA wanted people like Jean McConville (a mother of ten) to disappear. The book is an interesting read and it goes into some depth about the IRA leadership. In particular it makes a point about Gerry Adams, and the fact that his denials of ever being a member of the IRA infuriated the rank & file members of the IRA itself. If you have any kind of interest in N.I. I would recommend it, and I'm sure you'll find it an enthralling read.