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

dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Haunting, bleak, and beautifully written. I'm so glad I've finally read this because it checks a lot of boxes for what I enjoy in a dystopian novel. The narrator's journey was heartbreaking yet compelling and I felt the hope, despair and loneliness alongside her. This book is a fantastic exploration of what it means to be human and I'll be thinking about it forever.