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

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.5

This book deserves absolutely all of the praise that it’s been getting. It’s a heartbreakingly bleak story but felt like such a poignant read.  This left me staring at the wall not knowing what to do with myself after I finished it.