41.5k reviews for:

I Who Have Never Known Men

Jacqueline Harpman

4.24 AVERAGE

oliveerg's review against another edition

5.0

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Although you know from the beginning how it going to end, this book was still an incredible listen. It made me think about what it truly means to be human and all the experiences that shape us, and is it truly possible to find meaning in a life with nothing? Everyone should read this it is amazing

sunshinesabine's review against another edition

4.0

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

jasminexwatson's review against another edition

4.25

dark reflective medium-paced

hollynoellejoan's review against another edition

4.0

dark sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

megan_harper's review against another edition

3.75

mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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The book is an interesting reflection on how one might approach life with very little lived context. That said, I understand how some people would be bored and say that “nothing ever happens”. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Suicide

Minor: Alcohol

nasraxo's review against another edition

4.0

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Beautiful story on humanity 

mhorsfall's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

gkay1989's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

bob99's review against another edition

4.75

challenging mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

kelswilki's review against another edition

4.75

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A