I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

I Who Have Never Known Men

Jacqueline Harpman with Ros Schwartz (Translator)

188 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Discover the haunting, heartbreaking post-apocalyptic tale of female friendship and intimacy set in a deserted world.Deep underground, thirty-nine women are kept in isolation in a cage. Above ground, a world awaits. Has it been abandoned? Devastat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,894 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
reflective 70%
mysterious 62%
sad 51%
emotional 45%
challenging 39%
tense 26%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 6%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 24%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.34

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