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A review by brittac
The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I read this book quickly- the story was captivating. I didn’t always love the writing, particularly when it came to the journal entries of the main character. The subject matter hits a little too close to home in the year 2020 but if you can stomach that, it’s a decent read!
Graphic: Rape, Miscarriage, Violence, Sexual violence, and Child death