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

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective 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? No

5.0

I usually find it irritating when writers withhold a lot of context info, but it felt really purposeful here. This story felt fresh and unique despite it sharing similarities with a lot of other texts from the genre. I'll be thinking about the child and her experiences for a long time. I would love to have taught this book or covered it with a reading group.