The Book of the Unnamed Midwife

At first glance, "The Book of the Unnamed Midwife" by Meg Elison might seem like a typical pandemic doomsday type of book but do not be deceived. It is much more than that. After an unexpected pandemic decimates the world; particularly women, the Midwife must struggle to survive amid the collapse of civilization and the new reality of the scarcity of women. She is the only hope for the future of Mankind. The struggles and triumphs of not only the Midwife but also other survivors is so complex and full of depth. Scenes that came up in the book seemed very probable and realistic. It seems like this is the beginning of a series (yay!) and I am really looking forward to continuing the journey of the Midwife. I received a copy of this book from the publishers (via Netgalley) for free in exchange for an honest review.

Four out of Five Stars