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Good Night Irene

Total
4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-14-23

It was a pleasure to learn about this piece of forgotten history and left me wondering what else we don’t know about women’s roles in World War II. I am a great fan of Urrea’s writing but as much as I loved the story, the book didn’t measure up to his other work. This one seemed to be built on events, but lacked the depth of character development and complexity that I have enjoyed in previous novels. Keep writing LuisI look forward to reading whatever comes next.

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Cutting for Stone

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-14-23

I found a story engaging from the very beginning but towards the end it felt a bit predictable. The descriptions of medical practices gave depth to the story, especially when comparing Ethiopia to the United States. Most of the time I liked the narration, but when it came to Stone and his family of origin the accents just sounded strange and the American accents were too flat. I can’t imagine how much time and work went into creating such a unique saga.

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Trespasses

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-13-23

Beautifully read and written.I enjoyed the pace of the book that was so slow and deliberate in the beginning that I almost didn’t stick with it. But so glad I did. As it picked up momentum the characters pulled at my heart. The story, set in Ireland could have been set in so many places where race or religion or social class fracture both communities and individual lives. It is a global tale and yet, particularly Irish. I highly recommend it to readers of well written historic fiction.

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The Good Lord Bird

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-08-23

Maybe I just wasn’t in the mood? Could not get into it. I usually love McBride’s writing.

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Ireland & O’Toole

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 12-23-22

One of the best books I’ve read this year. It it’s a memoir, it’s history, it’s great storytelling I seldom read non-fiction but I will now read anything O’Toole writes.

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Five Wounds

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 05-15-22

Hard story to read., The characters were amazingly resilient but I found myself getting anxious as they kept making what I would consider bad decisions. Asi la vida es.

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The Pull of the Stars

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-01-22

If you can get through all the descriptions of early 20th century medical practices related to childbirth, the story is compelling, I admire a writer who can set a story in a building or a room, like a Gentleman in Moscow. The reader was excellent. The portrait of Ireland during The Great War and the Spanish Influenza epidemic gave some perspective to the current Covid pandemic. For anyone who does not or has not lived in a culture steeped in religion, Donoghue creates a vivid image of the power of the Catholic Church and its institutions in Ireland at this time. I 'd like to think I know quite a bit of women's history but did not know about Kathleen Lind, a pioneer, physician, activist in Sinn Fein and a politician. Any one of those roles alone would have been challenging. If I could give the book a 4.5 I would because the the plot was at time too predictable but not enough to set the book aside. First of Donoghue's books I've read. I look forward to more.

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Memoir

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-13-22

While I know that any writer tells the story that he or she needs or wants to tell, I found the details of his father dying difficult to listen to. Perhaps because I’ve been there. Nevertheless, Garcia‘s narrative was moving, entertaining and insightful. It left me wanting more.

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Growing Up POC

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-13-21

Speaking truth to power! These are courageous conversations. I’m disappointed in the reviews above because the content & performance are engaging. Wish I’d been able to hear this when I was growing up.

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Deacon King Kong

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-05-21

McBride is a master storyteller. This is the best book I’ve read all year. Loved the characters, dialogue didn’t miss a beat, the story is humorous, sad and hopeful. “Does you do or does you not?” asked Sister Paul. Do read this book!

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