Review of Quest: Finding Freddie

[Miracle Kingss]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Quest: Finding Freddie" by Thomas Richard Spradlin.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Thomas Richard Spradlin's "Quest: Finding Freddie" is a true story about 1970s Nigeria, which was both vibrant and tumultuous. In 1976, while visiting Lagos, Nigeria, on business, Jewish businessman Frederick David Nachman disappeared. Mr. Thomas Richard Spradlin, a partner at the law firm representing NITC, is dispatched to locate their client, Mr. Nachman. 

Following the murder of military chief General Murtala Muhammed earlier that year, coupled with escalating anti-Jewish antipathy, 1976 Nigeria was unsafe. Further alarming was the fact that Mr. Frederick, who was lovingly called "Freddie" by those who knew him well, disappeared after going for a stroll on a Sabbath day. Is Mr. Thomas Spradlin going to succeed in his quest? And what had actually occurred to Mr. Frederick Nachman? To discover the answers to these queries, pick up a copy of this book; they are within its pages.

One of the book's greatest aspects is how the Nigerian people are portrayed. Mr. Thomas Spradlin engaged with Nigerians from all walks of life while on his mission, providing an insight into the complexity and diversity of the country. The political backdrop of corruption, the effect of coups d'état, and ethnic war all heighten the tension, making for a thrilling plot. This is a genuine story, as mentioned earlier; the only variation is that the names of the individuals have been altered to protect their identity.

There was nothing about this book that I disliked. There was no dull part as I was not just interested in the solving of the mystery but also individuals' journeys since the author skillfully strikes a balance between humor and great character development while unraveling this mystery. The element of this book that I found most interesting was how Mr. Spradlin integrated himself into Nigerian society during the rescue mission, even picking up pidgin English to get by.

I rate this book five out of five stars. This book contains a few errors, but they are not significant enough to compromise my rating. I highly recommend this book to history lovers, people who love books on cultural immersion, and readers who enjoy good mystery books.

 

 

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