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

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

I think this is one of those books I will keep thinking about as time goes by. It was so haunting and I haven't really read anything like it. In a way it is a simple story that leaves you with big things to consider. I felt a similar disorientation as the novel Piranesi by Susanna Clark, and similar level of empathy to the main character.

Also, I loved the audiobook, the narrator embodied the main character so so well. It was basically like listening to a memoir. I can see why some people may have an issue with the ending, but I think it was a fair way to end the novel.

In some ways it's the ultimate way to make you empathize with the main character because you both don't get any answers.