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

challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Listened as an audiobook. A curious book that truly sits in its own world and storytelling. With the premise we’re set up with, the story has the grounds to sprawl and unfurl in any which direction and way, and we will go along with it. The reflections and commentary throughout are sharp, yet shared in a deeply mellow and passive way. A true observer of the world, the past, present and potential futures. The world sits in a mystery, with no promise or desire to answer any of our questions. It just is in this fascinating way. I love the reflections on bodies, time and memory - and what any of that even means without a past and future to come.