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

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

2.25

Here's the thing: I won't forget this book easily, but I don't like it. It's too repetitive and too philosophical. This is one of those books I can't even really appreciate because I'm not quite sure what exactly it is trying to convey - beyond what is touched upon in the introduction which I read afterwards. I just don't have the brain or patience (especially with no answer to not just some but all of the questions asked) for philosophical thought experiments like the ones throughout this book.
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