I think the problem with comparing books to one another is that it sets an unrealistic expectation for the reader and I fear this one falls under that category. This book is likened to Station Eleven which is a beloved book by many and this one fell short of that expectation for me. This book was good but I didn't get the same feeling although I do appreciate the author's writing and story. I felt like the plot moved a little too slow for my taste but overall this was an enjoyable read. There were a few times I felt like I was re-reading certain parts but found that some lines were just a bit repetitive. Yes, the water is dirty and unsafe but I felt like the author kept mentioning it to remind the reader.

I love all types of dystopian/post apocalyptic books and this one is good if you are looking for that type of novel especially with all of the climate change discussion and record breaking storms we have had recently. This book hits a little too close to reality for many of us.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

huge thanks to netgalley and st. martin's press for the advanced kindle read. i inhaled this book over 24 hours AND it was truly a wonderful distraction during election day and the day after. this was beautifully crafted. complex characters along with a deeply disturbing narrative of life in new york city and north of the city after climate change floods everything, literally. being a new york city expat, i absolutely loved the setting of the american museum of natural history and even a chapter about storm king mountain, a place i lived and loved for five blissful years. and the might hudson river. oh man, so shocking to witness the obliteration of all of it. so humbling. and so apocalyptical. if you like this genre, this book will captivate you. and might just leave you feeling very grateful for all of life's everyday conveniences and comforts, too. as the buddhists teach, life is impermanent.

A terrifyingly possible future.
Though extreme in its telling, this novel has much to say about the ability of humans to ignore warnings. It is exciting, but that is a rollercoaster in the telling. Adrenaline up then a flashback crash.The flashbacks break the narrative and, while necessary for the storyline, they interrupt the flow. These backstory inserts would, to me, be more exciting if told in a linear manner. That said, it is a very readable story and recommended.
I now have the urge to make my canoe more convenient and make a GO Bag. I need water purification tablets and one of those survivalist buckets to share with my friends.
Thanks to St Martins Press and Net Galley for this exciting ARC.

I really wished I liked this one, but I struggled to get through it. The premise and writing has a ton of promise. Unfortunately, I found the plot a little slow.

The description of this book drew me in - climate disaster, near future speculative fiction, compared to Station Eleven. Due to this, I had high hopes for the book and I feel a bit let down. It was pretty slow moving and the adversity that the characters faced & the challenges seemed a bit underdeveloped. Sometimes the author's prose/writing was a little confusing, I had to re-read some sections and still had a little trouble following some of the descriptions.

I found the only "Station Eleven-esque" thing to be that they were traveling.

The most interesting part to me was the descriptions of the ravaged Hudson Valley. I'm familiar with the part of the world and its landmarks.

Typically I enjoy apocalyptic books, but this one did not do it for me. Although there was nothing wrong with the writing, it moved so slow. I read about 25% and lost interest. I did not finish it. For those who enjoy slow moving plots, this might be the book for you. Sadly, it was not for me.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

tation eleven-esque, with some bird box vibes. But not the least bit a copycat or retelling. I was hesitant at first, just based on the description of “in the tradition of station eleven.” So glad I gave it a chance and will squeeze in as a favorite of mine for 2024. And will be a favorite of yours in 2025 when released.

Thank you for the opportunity to review! The writing is fascinating and crisp, really enjoyed the work of reading through this.

This is a really good story, I could not read it fast enough, scary that this could be our future with global warming. Nonie and her family, sister Biz and parents, had left their home in New York and moved into the American Museum of Natural History (shortened to Amen throughout the book) after a severe storm hits NY and places begin to flood, her mother had worked at the museum and used her keys to let them in. A group of similar workers also find their way there, they lock the doors to keep out the Lost Ones, and create an encampment of sorts on the roof. They hunt in the park and carefully document all the exhibits for future generations. A very large storm hits, a hypercane they call it, and their rooftop home is destroyed along with a good portion of the museum. They take a canoe from one of the native exhibits and escape into the water surrounding NY. They eventually make their way onto the Hudson River and make a plan to head for a house in the country that Nonie's parents were familiar with. There are only 4 of them in the canoe, Nonie, Bix, their father and a friend, the others had passed during the storm or during a mosquito borne disease that had hit previously. Their journey to this house is fraught with difficulties, trying to hide from other people (who would probably eat them), trying to find food, water and shelter when the rain comes. They find a house with people that allow them to stay and use their knowledge to treat their ailments. The author mentions in her acknowledgement that it took 11 years for her to write this book, let's hope the next doesn't take quite that long. Thanks to #Netgalley and #St Martins Press for the ARC.

The first part of this book really grabbed my attention, and while my interest waned a little bit towards the end of the book, I still really enjoyed it. Nonie's narration was really unique, and I loved the before and after timeline.

I enjoy a near future dystopian novel and All the Water in the World is a great read, I did find it slow going in parts but nothing to stop me reading.
The characters are all strong and full of personality as they orbit around the main characters of Bix and Nonie.
There is action, humour, thoughtfulness and drama and I will not hesitate to recommend it. I would say if you liked The Light Pirate and The Last Murder at the End of the World you might enjoy this book.

The concept of this book is not only wild but scary considering the state of our world. Despite that, I really enjoyed it. Usually this genre isn't my style so I went outside my usually comfort zone because the description seemed so interesting. I really found myself entranced in this story and imagining myself in a world like this. The writing is beautiful and descriptive but no overly so and the story is engaging enough to keep you reading!

I had such high hopes for this book - I love a good disaster dystopian. But this one was so dragging in the beginning, I lost interest :(

I loved this book, though "love" seems like the wrong word. It's a non-stop narrative set in the near future, when climate change has wreaked havoc on the East Coast, and probably most of the world (we only see the East Coast, but it's telling that no aid comes to help the survivors of the storms that pound the coast). Especially in light of what has happened in North Carolina, this one is a must-read.

Wow, what a book. In a future that is frighteningly close, the earth's glaciers melt - raising water levels to catastrophic levels and superstorms terrify the few people who remain. Cities are either ruined or gone and society truly collapses into a "every person for themselves" survival mindset. The narrator is Nonie, a young girl who lives with her parents and sister on the roof of the American Museum of Natural History in a deserted NYC. Eventually they are forced to abandon the museum as the storms increase in strength and what comes next is equally terrifying. Similar to Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel and would be a good choice for book clubs.

All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall is a haunting, beautifully written dystopian novel that explores the delicate balance between survival, history, and the power of human connection in a world transformed by climate disaster. Told through the eyes of Nonie, a girl with a deep affinity for water, the story is set in a post-glacial New York City where her family and a group of researchers live in a makeshift settlement atop the American Museum of Natural History. Their mission: to preserve what remains of humanity’s cultural and scientific collections.

The novel’s world-building is vivid and atmospheric, capturing the eerie quiet of an abandoned metropolis and the fragile hope that drives Nonie’s family. When a superstorm forces them to flee up the Hudson River, carrying with them a precious book documenting their work, the story shifts into a harrowing journey. Along the way, they encounter other survivors—some welcoming, others menacing—who have adapted in different and often startling ways to the changed world.

Caffall’s writing is lyrical and meditative, yet the novel is also an engaging adventure, filled with danger, uncertainty, and the deep love that binds Nonie’s family together. Inspired by real-life stories of curators saving priceless collections during war, All the Water in the World is a reflection on what we choose to save from collapse, both tangible and intangible, and a testament to the resilience of human spirit in the face of environmental catastrophe.

Fans of Parable of the Sower and From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler will find a lot to love here. It’s a thought-provoking, heart-stirring read that blends survival, love, and the importance of knowledge in a world forever altered.

I loved this book. This is a dystopian story. Global warming has changed the world. There are terrible storms, The ocean has covered the coasts. New York City is mostly underwater. The American Museum of Natural History has become a refuge for a group of former employees. They continue to do science, trying to preserve things while surviving storms, plagues and wild dogs. When a superstorm breaks through the city's flood gates they have to leave. Four remaining survivors, two girls, their father and a family friend flee north in an ancient birchbark canoe. The journey up the Hudson is perilous and echoes that of the early explorers.

When I say wow I mean it. This book surprised me at just how good it was. With a few tweaks here and there I’d give it five stars

This was a stunning book, and I am so grateful to NetGalley for the ARC to get to read it. The characters are fantastic, the character development throughout the novel, it gets under your skin in the best way. You are rooting for these characters. It is emotional. It is dark. It is light. There is hope and despair. Do yourselves a favor and get this book as soon as it is out. This was a phenomenal story.

“All the Water in the World” by Eiren Caffall was an absolutely stunning novel about the extreme realty of climate change and the possible total devastation that would follow.
It begins where the worldwide sea levels have already changed and in NYC we meet a family living on the roof of the American Museum of Natural History along with other storm survivor refugees.
We follow the survival journey in present time of this family after a Supercane (the deadliest hurricane) hits the New York area. We view the changed word without any resources and understand the reality of living without power, medicine, clothing, clean water or items we take for granted today.

Every human feeling is reflected in this story as well as all the brutal societal issues we are trying to deal with universally. This story is supposed to be dystopian science ficton, but it was so profoundly real to me that I am still thinking about what could be done to effect change in our world! I highly recommend to everyone.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.