I Who Have Never Known Men

The story follows a woman who is one of a 40 survivors in a post-apocalyptic world, where she has lived in isolation in a bunker for many years. As the narrative unfolds, she reflects on her life, her relationships with other women in the bunker, and her longing to know what lies beyond their confined existence. The novel explores themes of gender, identity, and human connection, delving into what it means to be human in a world stripped of societal norms and expectations. The protagonist's journey toward self-discovery and her quest for understanding the male gender play significant roles in the narrative, making it both a personal and philosophical exploration.

Like Lord of the Flies if it were all women, which is to say they did a really good job.

Set in a cage full of women, imprisoned and isolated for unknown reason, we follow the main character as she describes her world full of innocence and calmness of her reality. Focusing on the main characters perception and not on the reasoning of the entrapment, the reader discovers this unusual coming of age and into femininity. I found this to be a poignant read that made me really think of my experiences and my hypothetical thoughts as the main character survives in this particular world.

i like sad books. i don't like sad books with no substance. this book is about a girl who grows up in a bunker and then she gets out and walks for a really long time. that's it. that's all. but i'm also illiterate and dumb and this book might be for smart people so maybe i just completely missed the point.

whatever. 2 stars.

this book asks you to imagine a great mystery scenario and then proceeds to give you zero answers about it