LENGTH
9 hrs and 14 mins
READ BY
Angela Dawe
Performance
Overall

Excellent, Unforgettable, Best of the nest
Very good, thoroughly enjoyed,
Good, Solid, Enjoyed many aspects
STAR RATINGS GUIDE
As powerful and Inspiring As The Handmaid's Tale
THE BIRDICT
💜 The unnamed midwife is a beautiful character. Her strength, her bravery, her resourcefulness and her dedication are all inspirational.
🧡 Her journey is captivating. I didn't always like her - she was judgemental at times - and I don't think she would necessarily like me. But I did admire her and enjoy listening to her thoughts.
💛 There are obvious comparisons to The Handmaid's Tale and Children of Men. I'd also recommend Gather The Daughters and Vox as having similar themes. I went on to read The Book of Etta and quite enjoyed it.
SQUAWKING THE TALK
🎧 Angela Dawe is a versatile narrator and has evocative interpretations of characters. Mother Scribe was a favourite of mine and I thought the midwife herself was well voiced.
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No spoilers for this one. Maybe next time!

