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The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison

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... the struggle to survive and rebuild after a plague-ravaged world?

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

If you found the harrowing journey of the midwife through a devastated landscape compelling, you'll be drawn to Station Eleven. It follows a traveling Shakespearean troupe as they navigate a post-pandemic North America, exploring not only survival but also the persistence of art, memory, and hope in the ruins of civilization.

... complex, flawed female protagonists navigating hostile worlds?

The Power by Naomi Alderman

If you appreciated the resilience and complexity of the Unnamed Midwife as she adapts to a hostile, male-dominated world, you'll be captivated by The Power. Here, women across the globe suddenly develop a physical advantage, upending power dynamics and forcing characters like Roxy and Tunde to confront the consequences—and morality—of newfound strength.

... a protagonist's determined journey with a clear personal mission?

The Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

If you were invested in the midwife's relentless quest to help others and survive, you'll be moved by Lauren Olamina in Parable of the Sower. Lauren's journey through a crumbling America is propelled by her vision of a better future and her unwavering determination to found a new community based on her own philosophy.

... bleak, gritty atmospheres of survival in a ruined world?

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

If the stark, unforgiving tone of The Book of the Unnamed Midwife resonated with you, The Road will grip you with its haunting, stripped-down prose. Following a father and son through a barren, dangerous America, McCarthy’s novel is unflinching in its portrayal of desperation, violence, and the faint glimmer of hope.

... intimate, emotionally resonant explorations of identity and survival?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If you were drawn to the deeply personal, introspective narrative of the midwife as she grapples with her role and identity, Never Let Me Go offers a similarly intimate, haunting exploration. Through Kathy’s first-person account, you’ll experience the slow revelation of a dystopian reality and the quiet heartbreak of lives shaped by forces beyond their control.

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