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Title:	Tears of Dark Water
Authors:	Addison, Corban
Genre:	Fiction
Pages:	485
Year:	2015
Publisher:	Quercus
Language:	English
Description:	We've all heard about Somali pirates, but it is father and son Daniel and Quentin Parker's misfortune to sail right into their clutches on the African leg of their around-the-world voyage. Daniel, needing time out from his floundering marriage and Quentin, from his litany of troubling behaviour, come up against someone with nothing to lose - twenty year old Ismail Ibrahim, bent on avenging the destruction of his own family. From the FBI negotiator called in to manage the crisis, through to the US Navy's involvement, nothing is as it seems. Told from multiple viewpoints, this is an engrossing and insightful thriller that illuminates the contemporary issues of international relations, especially those of Somalia, and offers a glimmer of possibility for future justice and reconciliation.
Categories:	Fiction, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Human Rights, Suspense/Thriller, Africa, 2017 Titles, Somalia

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By: WHANG 023		2025-03-14 22:32:13

Well-written but too many gifted piano players for my liking.

By: AUCK 425		2023-08-14 12:36:45

We all enjoyed this book but thought the love story aspect felt "tacked" on. Unnecessary!

By: AUCK 399		2023-08-10 12:11:33

The majority of the group thought it an excellent read. Multi-plot, well executed, characterisation exceptional.

By: KATIK 003		2023-08-10 12:10:23

Fantastic informative book. Great author. Will read more of his books.

By: WELL 024		2023-06-14 14:13:11

Most of the group found the book very informative re Somalian conflict and negotiating! Great research and a very wide range of topics covered, even female circumcision. Generally felt to be a good read.

By: MATAM 006		2022-11-17 12:35:32

We all really enjoyed this book. Some of us had seen the movie 'Captain Philips' and so could easily visualise the story. We had a lot of discussion around Somalia, things done in the name of religion, drone warfare etc.

By: PAIHIA 003		2022-08-03 12:35:06

Everyone enjoyed the book - particularly that the story covered different viewpoints and we could understand the different angles.

By: AUCK 261		2019-03-13 12:14:19

We enjoyed the book - thought it was a good read, and thought-provoking on the pirate/ransom issue.

By: TEANA 001		2019-03-06 13:31:46

Excellent book. If we could answer all the questions we would solve the world's problems!

By: HAST 010		2018-09-03 11:10:34

Mixed feelings about this book. Overall good, but some found it hard to get into - I loved it.

By: PALMN 022		2018-09-03 10:31:37

Over half the group had trouble reading the book due to the small print. Those that finished it liked the read.

By: GORE 005		2018-09-03 10:29:54

We really enjoyed the book.

By: CHCH 422		2018-09-03 10:28:08

Our group really enjoyed the book. Kept them interested, and with all the drama that happened it the middle, we wondered where it would go. Made one member want to read more by author.

By: CHCH 433		2018-05-21 14:23:29

This book was quite different from any other book our group has read. We had mixed feelings about how the characters were portrayed with all of them having so much angst. It did give us a better awareness of what Somalia has been through at the hands of unscrupulous leaders.

By: WANAK 010		2018-05-21 14:20:43

A book enjoyed by the whole group. A well written and gripping story that makes you want to read more of the author's stories. The author's research shows how he wants to make a difference to life in Somalia. We enjoyed the family connections within the story and learnt a lot about government controls in Somalia, and the role of piracy.