Official Review: The Unseen Terrorist by Oche Otorkpa

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[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Unseen Terrorist" by Oche Otorkpa.]

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Mr. Otorkpa, a microbiologist and native of Lokoja Nigeria, wrote The Unseen Terrorist to bring attention to the devastating affects of HIV. After a taxi driver made eye opening statement about HIV, Mr. Otorkpa decided to set out on a mission to educate people about the deadly virus. The microbiologist argues that several factors influence the spread of HIV. Among these are: lack of education about sex, rape, rampant illegal drug use and sexual images in the media.

Through research and interviews, Mr. Otorkopa gives readers an inside view of the main reasons the virus is being transmitted at high rates. The stories are heart wrenching and gave a sobering view of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Unseen Terrorist answers many common questions people may have about HIV/ AIDS. It addresses the misconceptions that have been spread about the disease and corrects many misunderstandings that people have about how people contract and spread the virus. There is also good information about the prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection around the world.

I learned a few things within the few hours it took me to read this book. My eyes were opened to the reality of the disease and I was enlightened and disturbed by the rate at which individuals are infected by this illness.
Although I felt that the book provided good information about HIV and AIDS, I was confused while I read certain parts of the book. There were a few cultural sayings that author needed to translate the so that people of all cultures will be able to understand them. The phrase “We must innovate” was mentioned a few times and I thought that the author needed to go into more detail about what he meant when he made this statement.

The book was informative, but I though there were several problems with it. First, there is a negative undertone to the book that some readers might find offensive. Second, I think important information was left out of the book. Since illegal drugs and heavy alcohol use are part of the reason why the HIV virus is spreading, I think Mr. Otorkpa should have included information about resources that can help those who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. I also think the author should have also included contact information for regional and international organizations that provide services for individuals who are affected by HIV. These deficits are part of the reason why I have given this book a rating of 2 out of 4 stars.

The main reason I can not give this book a rating of 3 stars is because of a statement made on page 15 of the book. I was really saddened by this statement. It encourages an atmosphere of fear and condemnation. The solution the author approves of does not address the deep seeded underlying causes of one of the problem that was mentioned. I think the author should have researched this topic and briefly talked about how this subject is related to the spread of HIV.

Even though I haven not given this book a high rating, I think this book has potential. In its current state, the stories in The Unseen Terrorist are good conversation starters for people to talk about the issue of HIV/ AIDS. Mr. Otorkpa would do an even better service if he worked to fully develop this book; he should consult a trustworthy editor to correct the grammatical errors, and improve parts of the book that have a negative undertone. I hope that Mr. Otorkpa will take my advice. The improvements will help him more effectively educate people about the deadly affects of HIV. There are so many people in this world who desperately need to hear his message.

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