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A review by jess_orjess
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
This book was a lot more enjoyable than I imagine, even despite the fact the second half of it was centered around nomadic journeys, and eventually the acceptance that simply nobody will be found, nor will she experience anything different.
I like the pacing; it was complicated for me to explain, as at some points, it was fast and skipped periods of several years, and at other points, it was slow. The lack of action, however, made the majority of it feel slow.
I also liked the philosophical ramblings, the irony of the end, the dwindle of hope present.
I’ve only rated it 3.75 simply because there truly wasn’t a lot of anything in the book, which was the point I know! But still, you go in expecting a great forest of adventure adventure, and find only green grass and shrubs.
I like the pacing; it was complicated for me to explain, as at some points, it was fast and skipped periods of several years, and at other points, it was slow. The lack of action, however, made the majority of it feel slow.
I also liked the philosophical ramblings, the irony of the end, the dwindle of hope present.
I’ve only rated it 3.75 simply because there truly wasn’t a lot of anything in the book, which was the point I know! But still, you go in expecting a great forest of adventure adventure, and find only green grass and shrubs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Physical abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol