The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison is a dark and gritty post-apocalyptic tale following a nurse surviving an epidemic that kills most women and children. The story delves into the struggles of the protagonist as she navigates a world where women are scarce and often exploited. Written in a journal format, the novel explores themes of survival, sexuality, and the value of life in a world on the brink of extinction. The plot is intense, realistic, and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on a dystopian future.
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Content warnings include graphic violence, sexual assault, and themes of misogyny.
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Philip K. Dick Award Winner for Distinguished Science Fiction
When she fell asleep, the world was doomed. When she awoke, it was dead.
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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