I Who Have Never Known Men

Issue 17: Isolation and It’s Impact On The Human Experience, As Written by Jacqueline Harpman

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I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman has been one of my favourite books this year. I’d seen countless social media reviews of creators who had absolutely adored this book and I can see why. This book is written with so much consideration for the nuance and complexity of circumstances that it bridged the gap between the two worlds for me. A story that initially seemed completely beyond my comprehension, became an immersive experience as I’m sure it does for many other readers. This book leaves an impact for long after you’ve read the final page.

I Who Have Never Known Men will incite both empathy and give insight into the complexity of the human experience. Whether the story’s given circumstances contribute to that or not, I believe that we can all at any time experience a sense of existentialism. Although the plot itself is quite dark, the story keeps readers captivated by including all the nuanced and intimate thoughts …