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

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

2.0

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i hate that i didn't like this book. i enjoyed the first third of the book which is what's described in the synopsis but the last two thirds, take a different turn that i didn't enjoy. i found it so boring. i understand this book was trying to say a lot of meaningful things, but i think just because those things are mentioned in the book, doesn't mean there is any meaningful commentary being made. i don't even think every book needs to have commentary but there is no other reason to read this book besides that. i feel like this book added literally no value to my life and i'll never think about it again