89 pages 2 hours read

Kate Moore

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Reviews & Readership

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Kate Moore's The Radium Girls is praised for its gripping storytelling and thorough research, bringing to light the tragic and inspiring stories of the women poisoned by radium in the early 20th century. However, some reviews note that the narrative occasionally gets bogged down by excessive detail, potentially slowing the pace. Overall, it's a compelling read that captivates and educates.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Radium Girls?

Readers captivated by real-life stories of resilience, women's history, and industrial disasters will find The Radium Girls by Kate Moore compelling. Fans of Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot will appreciate the meticulous research and narrative of triumph over injustice.

Recommended

Reading Age

14+years

Lexile Level

980L

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Science / Nature
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Period
WWI / World War I
Themes
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Identity: Gender
Genre
Biography