A review by etherealiz
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was extremely reflective, I've read it quite quickly as it is quite short but I think I'll go back and re-read it at some point to fully grasp the story. It is a very poetic journey into what makes us human and what humanity is without memories as well (or history at least). The one thing this book especially succeeds in is making us feel like it's only us and The Child against the rest of a world that we cannot quite understand. Don't go into it expecting a closed off and satisfying ending tho.