Review of Quest: Finding Freddie
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Review of Quest: Finding Freddie
[Following is a volunteer review of "Quest: Finding Freddie" by Thomas Richard Spradlin.]
Quest: Finding Freddie is a non-fiction work by Thomas Richard Spradlin detailing his travails in Nigeria when he was sent to find one of his missing clients, Mr. Frederick David Nachman. Mr. Frederick Nachman of the Nachman International Trading Corporation had disappeared on August 14, 1976, coinciding with a Jewish Sabbath day after he had gone for a short walk from the Federal Palace Hotel where he stayed in Lagos. This disappearance happened at a time when political tension in Nigeria was high due to the failed coup by Dimka and the subsequent execution by the former government's deputy, Obasanjo, at the time. Also being reported in Uganda then was a failed terrorist hostage situation, which Israel thwarted and rescued its citizens from.
The U.S. could do nothing because he was not a citizen, despite having lived there for up to thirty years and marrying an American. The Swedish government also couldn't help because he had long since left his country and couldn't be recorded as a citizen. Mrs. Nachman, Freddie's worried wife, had no choice but to employ the aid of their attorney from the Clifford and Warnke law firm, Mr. Thomas Richard Spradlin, to go back to Nigeria to search for her husband and bring him back alive or in other worse forms. Will he be successful? What happened to Mr. Nachman? What dangers await Mr. Spradlin in Nigeria, especially at this time of unrest?
The history lesson attached to this book was worth the read, as I did not know much about the country of Nigeria, and I was amazed at the vast arsenal of knowledge the author had at his disposal. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, lettered from A to M, and is set precisely in the post-colonial era in Nigeria, around 1976. I was impressed that this was a true story and still a bit saddened that, apart from Mr. Spradlin, no other country could rescue him. The plot and narration were engaging, especially for a non-fiction book, and the language was relatively easy for the audience to pick up. The book also contained some footnotes, which directed readers to learn more about certain information shortened in the text.
I had no dislike for any part of this book. The plot, delivery, narration, and characters were well-represented and exciting. The main names of some characters were replaced due to privacy, but it does not remove anything from this story. The life of Thomas Richard Spradlin interested me, as he does not only qualify as an attorney and a reliable man but also as a gifted writer. I encountered a few minor errors during my reading, leading me to believe it was professionally edited. Due to the intriguing characteristics of this book, I'm rating it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to audiences interested in adventure, history, and books with a political background.
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Quest: Finding Freddie is a non-fiction work by Thomas Richard Spradlin detailing his travails in Nigeria when he was sent to find one of his missing clients, Mr. Frederick David Nachman. Mr. Frederick Nachman of the Nachman International Trading Corporation had disappeared on August 14, 1976, coinciding with a Jewish Sabbath day after he had gone for a short walk from the Federal Palace Hotel where he stayed in Lagos. This disappearance happened at a time when political tension in Nigeria was high due to the failed coup by Dimka and the subsequent execution by the former government's deputy, Obasanjo, at the time. Also being reported in Uganda then was a failed terrorist hostage situation, which Israel thwarted and rescued its citizens from.
The U.S. could do nothing because he was not a citizen, despite having lived there for up to thirty years and marrying an American. The Swedish government also couldn't help because he had long since left his country and couldn't be recorded as a citizen. Mrs. Nachman, Freddie's worried wife, had no choice but to employ the aid of their attorney from the Clifford and Warnke law firm, Mr. Thomas Richard Spradlin, to go back to Nigeria to search for her husband and bring him back alive or in other worse forms. Will he be successful? What happened to Mr. Nachman? What dangers await Mr. Spradlin in Nigeria, especially at this time of unrest?
The history lesson attached to this book was worth the read, as I did not know much about the country of Nigeria, and I was amazed at the vast arsenal of knowledge the author had at his disposal. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, lettered from A to M, and is set precisely in the post-colonial era in Nigeria, around 1976. I was impressed that this was a true story and still a bit saddened that, apart from Mr. Spradlin, no other country could rescue him. The plot and narration were engaging, especially for a non-fiction book, and the language was relatively easy for the audience to pick up. The book also contained some footnotes, which directed readers to learn more about certain information shortened in the text.
I had no dislike for any part of this book. The plot, delivery, narration, and characters were well-represented and exciting. The main names of some characters were replaced due to privacy, but it does not remove anything from this story. The life of Thomas Richard Spradlin interested me, as he does not only qualify as an attorney and a reliable man but also as a gifted writer. I encountered a few minor errors during my reading, leading me to believe it was professionally edited. Due to the intriguing characteristics of this book, I'm rating it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to audiences interested in adventure, history, and books with a political background.
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Quest: Finding Freddie
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