Review of Quest: Finding Freddie

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Re: Review of Quest: Finding Freddie

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Based on the outline of the book I am going to enjoy reading this book. It appears to have lots of twist and turns and will have you guessing what is in store next. Being that it’s based on real events is even more intriguing. The books appears to be a MUST read for all.
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“Quest: Finding Freddie” by Thomas Richard Spradlin recounts the 1976 disappearance of Frederick David Nachman, a Jewish businessman, in Lagos amidst Nigeria's political turmoil. Lawyer Thomas Spradlin's perilous search uncovers bureaucratic apathy and cultural insights. This gripping, humorous, and richly detailed narrative, rated 5 stars, blends history, adventure, and politics, engaging readers throughout. Thank you for a great review.
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The unanswered questions surrounding Freddie's disappearance can be thought-provoking, prompting readers to ponder the possibilities and the complexities of the case. For fans of true crime, this book offers a real-life mystery with unresolved questions, adding to the intrigue.
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The fast-paced nature of the search and the urgency to find Freddie likely translates into a book that's hard to put down. Going beyond the suspense, the book likely explores the emotional toll of a missing person case, adding depth to the story.
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Post by Azubuike J Azi »

Nice review I really enjoyed reading it to the end, the book it's interesting to read more about what happened in 1976 in Nigeria, how Frederick Nachman left and got missing, how his wife employed for investigation of her husband where about congratulations to the author of being book of the day.
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The review by the reviewer is really detailed and engaging. It has increased my interest and I am adding the book to my reading shelf. As told by the reviewer, the book is based on a real life event. The story of Mr Nachman is captivating. What happened to him after he disappears? I look forward to read the book.
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"State of emergency" I have heard this and wanted to know Much information of that phase. the review is informative and politics subjects are always feels its our responsibility to know how world was before.
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Quest: Finding Freddie by Thomas Richard Spradlin is a non-fictional book based on true events that occurred in 1976. The author was employed to find Freddie, the President of NITC, who had mysteriously gone missing while he was out on his walk. Amidst the political tension and the attack on Jewish people in that era, it was a scary time for something like that to happen. I have added this book to my reading list. Congratulations on the BOTD!
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Thanks for such an in-depth and thoughtful review of *Quest: Finding Freddie* by Thomas Richard Spradlin. Your detailed insights into the story's setting, character development, and the author's engaging writing style have really piqued my interest.

I'm especially intrigued by the historical and political context of 1970s Nigeria and how the author incorporates these elements into the narrative. The suspense and the cultural details sound captivating. Your mention of the author's humor and attention to detail makes me eager to dive into this book.

It's great to know that the book provides an educational experience as well, with discussions on Nigerian history and the Israeli rescue mission. Thanks again for the recommendation – I can't wait to start reading it!
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It's rare to come by Nigerian history books, this is the first for me! I appreciate the author for writing this, people interested in Nigeria history like me will cherish it!
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Thank you for your informative review. After sampling the book, I agree that the author wrote it very well. He also developed the characters and places with great description. Although I'm not one to usually read about political or war times, I do usually like true stories. After reading your review, I have decided to add it to my list of books to read.
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This is terrific. The book is based on true events makes it a challenging read. I'm glad that you enjoythis book. The mix of historical events, political tension, and the author's humor make this book more appealing. Thank you for your thorough review.
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I enjoy historical novels and even more so when it's written as non fiction. It seems like Nigeria has a lot of history and info that we don't know about. It saddens me that nor Sweden, nor America was will to help search for Freddie as it just shows that in general governments don't really care about their people. Thanks for a detailed review. Congrats on BOTD.
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Historical non-fiction can be exciting and the stories can be captivating! It sounds like "Quest: Finding Freddie" by Thomas Richard Spradlin is just such a book. During the glory days of Nigeria a Jewish business man disappears and this is the story of an attorney hired to locate the man. Neither the Swedish, United States or, I imagine, the Nigerian governments would assist. The reviewer mentioned that there was some humor in the writing and I’ll bet that is good to help move the story along.
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Post by Ram Uday Mahajan »

Your review of "Quest: Finding Freddie" is insightful and thorough. I appreciate how you highlighted the historical context and the author's detailed writing style. Your enthusiasm for the book is contagious, making me eager to read it myself. Well done!
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