Rui Viana Viana itibaren Konsankoro, Guinea
Fascinating narrative about the Boston molasses disaster in 1919 - who knew about the extent and impact outside Boston? As ever with these books the story is made interesting by the context. If well told it sets the scene and makes for human interest. This book is strong in that area explaining the historical perspective in terms of international and national politics, economics etc. Covers the lead up to the disaster, the event itself and the subsequent trial. Very illuminating.
My sixth grad teacher read us this book. I remember really liking it. There's a lot of mystery and adventure.
Loved it as much at 30 as I did at 13. The premise is shocking, yet believable. Despite the seemingly dark subject matter, this book is both funny and tender without a hint of schmaltz. Growing up, I read and loved all of Julian F. Thompson's books; but this one was my favorite. (Wow, I must have had some serious alienation issues.)