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I Who Have Never Known Men
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I would definitely encourage anyone interested in reading this book to not look too much into what this book is actually about.
If you have no idea what this book is about and are reading this review, here’s what I’ll say: this is a story about a girl growing up in confinement and how she learns to free herself through her mind. And yet along the way, she wonders is she really free?
Now you can pick this book up and have your own mind blown.
I loved how this had both a really intriguing plot, but also a deep philosophical examination of what it means to be a human, to live and love and laugh and learn.
I truly never knew where this book was going next. It’s quite a short novel and yet full of so much.
This would make an excellent bookclub selection as well.
I feel like I won’t stop thinking about this book for a long time. It’s one of those stories that gets a hook in you and doesn’t let go.
If you have no idea what this book is about and are reading this review, here’s what I’ll say: this is a story about a girl growing up in confinement and how she learns to free herself through her mind. And yet along the way, she wonders is she really free?
Now you can pick this book up and have your own mind blown.
I loved how this had both a really intriguing plot, but also a deep philosophical examination of what it means to be a human, to live and love and laugh and learn.
I truly never knew where this book was going next. It’s quite a short novel and yet full of so much.
This would make an excellent bookclub selection as well.
I feel like I won’t stop thinking about this book for a long time. It’s one of those stories that gets a hook in you and doesn’t let go.
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February 7, 2024
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"I wasn’t planning on reading this next, but my Libby hold came through, so I decided to start it. And wow! It’s so good so far. I’ve already highlighted so much stuff."
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Feb 09, 2024 04:49PM
Based on your recommendation, I just read the preview and will now search for the book. Finding books I would not have discovered on my own is why I love Goodreads. Thanks
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I completely agree. It's haunting. I am convinced I'll be driving everyone around me mad over the next few years trying to get someone else to read it so we can discuss it. My inner monologue while reading this book was so loud, I almost felt like a companion to the Child. It begs to be discussed!
Found this book brilliant! In just under 200 pages she created such a dark, immersive narrative. I feel like I carried her weight on my shoulders. I wonder how long this history will be in my mind
