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devonforest's review against another edition
5.0
This was very intense and a bit terrifying, but very interesting at the same time. This was a story that I had never heard of before so definitely interesting learning about a piece of history that was previously unknown.
imonyourside's review against another edition
3.0
I fully appreciate Kate Moore’s desire to tell the Radium Girls’ stories and believe she did them justice. However, the number of girls covered (to provide a more complete picture, I imagine) felt relentless at times. The individual persons were somewhat lost due to the number of stories to sort through. Interestingly, the long-windedness of the retellings (of sicknesses and court battles) allowed me to understand the frustration and exhaustion these women surely experienced.
I much preferred the latter half of the book with its resolution and the importance these women’s efforts (and their lawyers’) still play in society today (hello, OSHA!). Overall, I was happy to learn this history and was inspired by the character and kindness of the Radium Girls and the friendships they shared. May they rest peacefully in the afterlife.
I much preferred the latter half of the book with its resolution and the importance these women’s efforts (and their lawyers’) still play in society today (hello, OSHA!). Overall, I was happy to learn this history and was inspired by the character and kindness of the Radium Girls and the friendships they shared. May they rest peacefully in the afterlife.
shortybtrippin's review against another edition
3.0
Good book, horrible subject. Been on my list for a while, took ages because I’m not much into nonfiction usually but I’ve always been fascinated by what these women went through. Ghastly. Audiobook was a bore though, I guess I need to read it myself if it’s nonfiction. I wasn’t very thrilled with the narrator tbh.
squirrelsteph's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.5
Such a sad story. Listened to it on audible and so wasn't always in the mood for it. But wow an unknown story for me & really interesting to learn about.
thepaintedbookishgirl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
slow-paced
5.0
Five stars for these young girls who suffered so much.