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"Say Nothing" by Patrick Radden Keefe is a work of narrative non-fiction published in 2018.
The book delves into the disappearance of Jean McConville amidst the turmoil of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Through interviews with over a hundred individuals and extensive archival research, Keefe explores the lives of key figures like Dolours Price, Brendan Hughes, and Gerry Adams, shedding light on their radicalization and involvement in the conflict. Keefe aims to uncover the truth behind the disappearances and the collective denial that shrouds this period of violence. The narrative examines how individuals and society grapple with the legacy of political violence.
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