I Who Have Never Known Men

De: Jacqueline Harpman

Narrado por: Nikki Massoud

Deep underground, 39 women live imprisoned in a cage. Watched over by guards, the women have no memory of how they got there, no notion of time, and only a vague recollection of their lives before.

As the burn of electric light merges day into night and numberless years pass, a young girl—the 40th prisoner—sits alone and outcast in the corner. Soon she will show herself to be the key to the others’ escape and survival in the strange world that awaits them above ground.

Informed by her background as a psychoanalyst and her youth in exile, I Who Have Never Known Men is a haunting, heartbreaking post-apocalyptic novel of female friendship and intimacy, and the lengths people will go to maintain their humanity in the face of devastation. Back in print for the first time since 1997, Jacqueline Harpman’s modern classic is an important addition to the growing canon of feminist speculative literature.

This audio edition of I Who Have Never Known Men is expertly read by Nikki Massoud, a listener favorite. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

©1997, 2019 Ros Schwartz (P)2024 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Phenomally bleak and so full of life

This is a perplexing story of cruelty and love that perseveres through all. The narrator and the voice that brought them to life are heart wrenching and at the same time heart warming. So very well done. And such a timeless tale.

Excellent!

Wonderful narration and truly captivating story. You will have more questions than answers by the end!

Great read

Couldn’t stop listening to this book. Very compelling story of a dystopian world, and Child’s search for more.

Utterly unendingly thoughtful.

I just loved this book. It brought me back to my childhood and learning the ways of the world. Even though the narrator is in a dystopian world, she is completely relatable and the trauma she experiences make her who she is without her ever really realizing it. I was entirely enthralled during the entire book. Completely captivating

Love it, perfect short read

This is such a cool look at people and humanity. Loved it from beginning to the end.

Very Underrated

The narration is excellent. The length of the book is not overly long, but it keeps you engaged throughout the story. The story itself is very interesting and original. The only caveat to this book is that if you like closure and a concrete backstory, then this book is not for you. You will need to be comfortable with ambiguity because the premise of this book is philosophical in nature, but still worth listening to.

Fascinating!

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book just from the description, however, it is incredibly unique. I finished it in one sitting! 

Absolutely gripping

This is a wonderful book. There are no answers to big questions, just a study of what it is to be human.

Amazing!

Great story that makes you think while it continues to reveal new and unknown circumstances.

Phenomenal

Those who love books have all come across those that change what you believe a book can do, and this is one of those for me. Just gorgeous, agonizing prose. Surprised this hasn’t been picked up by the cult of BookTok yet!! It’s got all the dark and sad and genius that demand virality.