agbg246 's review for:

The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison

4.5

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This is a gritty book that isn’t enjoyable per se because of how dark it is, but rather a thrilling and thought provoking read. It’s bleak and at times hard to read because the post-apocalyptic world the author has crafted, that of very few women and no children, is both desolate and stark. It is captivating though, and I found it hard to put down once I had started. I am also pleased to learn that it is the first of a trilogy, so I will definitely be looking to get the next two books. 4.5/5 stars.