The Pull of the Stars

I liked this book better than Room. I enjoyed the medical side of things, hearing how they cared for expectant mothers who also had influenza. Medicine intrigues me and was a big part of my childhood, being the daughter of two nurses.

The entirety of this book takes place over three days. The plot also matches one of the frequent sayings of the main character, Julia... Watch and wait.

You should avoid this book if you're queasy about blood, guts, and bodily fluids. Birth is a messy business.