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
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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 592 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
adventurous 58%
sad 54%
informative 51%
inspiring 45%
tense 39%
reflective 29%
dark 27%
challenging 25%
hopeful 24%
funny 17%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 14%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 29% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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