I Who Have Never Known Men

“This is an instance of a book blowing up on social media that (imo) actually deserves the hype. Very few good things happen in this book and it should be absolutely miserable, but to me it read as a testament to the human will to survive and make meaning”

“Short and engrossing literary fiction. Fun to discuss with people who have or haven’t read it!”

“I Who Have Never Known Men is a unique story about a young woman who has been trapped in a cage with other (older) women for as long as she can remember. Will we ever find out why?”

“Dystopian. Feminist. Brutal. Victorious. This book has stood the test of time for a reason. Please read it and come back to discuss.”

“Rereading this; if you enjoy dark sci-fi & crying, this one is for you”

“I’m not sure how to explain this one, yet I’m excited to discuss it.”

“What. a. book. Enthralling start to finish. Filled with imagery that’s going to stick with me for years. I didn’t expect this to hit the way it did.”

“A meditation on not getting answers”

“February read”

“Great post-apocalyptic novella! So many loose strands to obsess over.”

“Post-apocalyptic, dystopian, meandering, thought-provoking, beautiful book that had me thinking about it well after it was over.”

“I am so grateful this book has had its moment in the limelight, it deserves it”

“this story revolves a girl who grows up with only women and in seclusion. this read gave me insight on what loneliness would be like for a woman who didn’t grow up being able to relate to others, around the intimacy and/or interaction of men, and our modern and common societal routines. it helped me understand what it truly would be like to be left alone with what is left behind.”

“yes it’s worth the hype. read it”

“Dystopian fiction that is our warning.”

“One of the better books I’ve read this year. Couldn’t put it down.”