All the Water in the World begins in the near future, where catastrophic floods have reshaped cities as we once knew them. On the roof of the American Museum of Natural History, a girl and her family have joined a team of researchers, working not only to survive but to preserve the museum’s history and records. As they are forced to flee the city, the dwindling group confronts the best and worst aspects of humanity, all while searching for hope, community, and belonging. Eiren Caffall weaves a story that both terrifies readers with the stark realities of climate change and reminds us that hope can shine even in the darkest moments. A must-read for fans of Station Eleven, The LIghtest Object in the Universe, and Lark Ascending.
All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall, (List Price: $29, St. Martin’s Press, 9781250353528, January 2025)
Reviewed by Beth Seufer Buss, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina