Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea

Good Night, Irene

Luis Alberto Urrea

336 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 207 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
adventurous 56%
sad 56%
informative 54%
inspiring 39%
tense 38%
reflective 32%
dark 30%
challenging 29%
hopeful 25%
funny 9%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 14%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 28% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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