The Book of the Unnamed Midwife
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In the wake of a fever that decimated the earth’s population—killing women and children and making childbirth deadly for the mother and infant—the midwife must pick her way through the bones of the world she once knew to find her place in this dangerous new one. Gone are the pillars of civilization. All that remains is power—and the strong who possess it.
A few women like her survived, though they are scarce. Even fewer are safe from the clans of men, who, driven by fear, seek to control those remaining. To preserve her freedom, she dons men’s clothing, goes by false names, and avoids as many people as possible. But as the world continues to grapple with its terrible circumstances, she’ll discover a role greater than chasing a pale imitation of independence.
After all, if humanity is to be reborn, someone must be its guide.
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2 primary books#1 in The Road to Nowhere
The Road to Nowhere is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by Meg Elison.
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Oh this book was a huge disapoointment. It had so much potential to be a great story but just didn't deliver.
I found the writing to be very amateur and felt like the book was just thrown together.
I didn't connect with any of the characters and the only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because I finished it.
I enjoyed this story about a woman's survival after the apocalypse wipes out most of humanity. The book moved along at a nice pace and I enjoyed the combination of the narrative voice mixed with journal writing. Would recommend to readers who like apocalyptic stories.
The Book of the Unnamed Midwife is a bleak portrayal of just how quickly the world as we know it could crumble around us. Set in the modern U.S. after a terrible virus has wiped out more than 98% of the population, especially women and children, the story is told through a combination of journal entries and narrative. The focus is on an obstetrics and gynecology nurse, aka the titular “Unnamed Midwife,” who took care to chronicle her life following the plague. This haunting novel delves into the realities of human nature when basic survival is the prime objective. A great read for fans of Station Eleven and other postapocalyptic novels.
