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

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

5.0

this is a speculative post-apocalyptic story about a group of 40 women trapped in a room without knowledge of what happened in the outside world. they were barely kept alive and were not allowed to off themselves. this is such a good and thought-provoking journey of womanhood, identity, and belongingness