{"product_id":"obstetrix","title":"Obstetrix","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eObstetrix: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Chilling, gripping, all too real - a perfect thriller with a razor at the core. Kritzer deeply understands - and deftly weaponizes - the sadism of patriarchy and its religious garb.\" - Cory Doctorow, author of \n\u003ci\u003eEnshittification\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eObstetrix\u003c\/i\u003e is timely, frightening, and deeply satisfying. Wrap it in a blanket and take it home while it's still legal in your state.\" - Meg Elison, author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Book of the Unnamed Midwife\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A sharp investigation of gender, control, and the ethical demands placed on doctors. Kritzer's novella is intense, thought-provoking, and worryingly plausible.\" - Emily Tesh, author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Incandescent\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Absolutely riveting...I couldn't put it down. Kritzer is very good at tense situations and the ways people have to get on with life when things are challenging, and she's absolutely on the top of her form here.\"--Jo Walton, author of \n\u003ci\u003eAmong Others\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I loved \n\u003ci\u003eObstetrix\u003c\/i\u003e!\" - Helene Wecker, author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Golem and the Jinni\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Tense yet thoughtful, a thriller that's all too appropriate for our times.\" - Caitlin Rozakis, author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Unflinching and utterly empathetic. It is a taut exploration of the guises of evil, who collaborates with it, and the necessity of a sustained, indefatigable fight against it.\" - John Chu \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eObstetrix\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling medical thriller that examines what it takes to survive in a situation beyond one's control. The story tackles trauma, abortion, and religious extremism with warmth and a light touch but also doesn't shy away from the seriousness of these topics. Kritzer has crafted a gripping and propulsive read that's hard to put down!\" - S. B. Divya \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"By turns grounded and scathing, Obstetrix is the thriller we all deserve to get us through these years. Kritzer's keen eye for character detail is out in full force here.\" - Marissa Lingen \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An intense, day-after-tomorrow thriller... \n\u003ci\u003eObstetrix\u003c\/i\u003e is worth losing sleep over, and you should absolutely plan to do so.\"--Ruthanna Emrys \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Chillingly plausible...a tense and timely tale.\" - \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Captivating.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for Naomi Kritzer: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The political critique is sharp and the mystery is gripping.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003e Liberty's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Terrific\" -- Jo Walton on \n\u003ci\u003eChaos on Catnet\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A pure delight...that's as tender and funny as it is gripping and fast-paced. This book is perfect.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e on \n\u003ci\u003eCatfishing on CatNet\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"First-rate.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eLocus Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e on \n\u003ci\u003eCatfishing on CatNet\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Bold and absurd and a whole lot of fun.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e on \n\u003ci\u003eCatfishing on CatNet\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An absolutely charming and incredibly gripping, superbly plotted YA thriller.\" -- Cory Doctorow, \n\u003ci\u003eNYT \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eLittle Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, on \n\u003ci\u003eCatfishing on CatNet\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Wickedly funny and thrilling in turns.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e, on \n\u003ci\u003eCatfishing on CatNet\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Kritzer's take on a benevolent AI is both whimsical and poignant. An entertaining, heart-filled exploration of today's online existence and privacy concerns.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003estarred review, \u003c\/b\u003e on \n\u003ci\u003eCatfishing on CatNet\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/13\/2026 (EAN 9781250423375, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2026 pg. 91 (EAN 9781250423375, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/12\/2026 (EAN 9781250423375, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eKritzer, Naomi\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNAOMI KRITZER has been re-reading favorite books since childhood, and probably still has passages from \n\u003ci\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e memorized. 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