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Aftermath: The Omagh Bombing and the Families' Pursuit of Justice

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I am a well-read Irish Republican. The subject matter of the numerous books I have read has been alarming, disturbing, gut wrenching, eye opening and informative. The writing style of the authors of these books is scholarly, researched based, at times dry, and to the point while mincing no words. The politics and political maneuvering of Sinn Fein is noteworthy for its ability to gain inroads into the Unionist government while paying a hefty price
(the formation of the RIRA is one example).
By reading "Aftermath", I had hoped to be apprised concerning all matters of the Omagh bombing.
What this book presents is a roller coaster ride of emotions and over the top graphic descriptions of the mangled bodies and medical procedures. To what end I wondered. My deduction would be to thoroughly repulse the reader into becoming a fellow hater of Irish Republicanism and all we stand for. Ms Edwards may have swayed the opinions of some, but certainly not me.
Ms Edwards admits to being a fictional crime writer. Her foray into non-fiction is obvious and substandard.
Ms Edwards hardly misses an opportunity to dismiss Irish Republicanism out of hand. Without full knowledge and a complete understanding (approval is not needed) of Republicanism and the events that have taken place in the Six Counties since 1969, crafting a fact based presentation is problematic. Ms Edwards has failed in her endeavor.

For the author's tiresome bias, I would not recommend this book.