Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea

Good Night, Irene

Luis Alberto Urrea

416 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

Description

In the tradition of The Nightingale and Transcription, this is a searing epic based on the magnificent and true story of courageous Red Cross women.In 1943, Irene Woodward abandons an abusive fiancé in New York to enlist with the Red Cross and hea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
adventurous 55%
informative 55%
sad 54%
inspiring 38%
tense 34%
reflective 33%
challenging 31%
dark 29%
hopeful 24%
funny 10%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 27% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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