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A review by erenreads12
The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
How glorious to read a post-apocalyptic novel handled by a woman. The impact of the narrative voice is hugely important and powerful, supporting a tight, dark and surprisingly hopeful story.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, and Outing
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Torture