Review: Lifelike events create a gripping tale
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 26, 2012
Mogadishu Diaries is a fictional story based on real events that creates a very vivid, lifelike picture of events during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. Gunnery Thompson, the protagonist of the book, is finally getting to return home on leave to see his family. After meeting an old comrade, Thompson begins to reminisce about what it was like in Somalia at the time. Eddie Clay weaves a compelling tale that covers the bloody conflict between different groups and gangs in Somalia, as well as infighting between members of the military. The writing was excellent and breathed life into this conflict. The unfairness of some situations made my blood boil. There certainly must have been a good deal of research put into this novel. There were also pictures, which helped provide a good look at the places depicted in the story. A very good book, and perfect for people who like historical fiction or military-based stories.