I Who Have Never Known Men By Jacqueline Harpman (Translated by Ros Schwartz)

A HAUNTING, POWERFUL VISION OF SURVIVAL, ISOLATION, AND THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH.

Deep beneath the surface, thirty-nine women are trapped in a cage. They have no idea how they arrived, no measure of time, and only fragmented, fading memories of the world that once was. They are watched, controlled, and kept in total ignorance.

Then, there is the fortieth prisoner: a young girl who is an outcast among them. She is the only one who has never known men, and she will soon become the key to unlocking the terrifying truth of their existence. When they finally find their way to the surface, they discover a world that is not what they imagined.

Jacqueline Harpman’s I Who Have Never Known Men is a chilling, poetic, and deeply emotional post-apocalyptic masterpiece. It is a story of sisterhood and the primal urge to survive, as well as a haunting reflection on what it means to be human when stripped of history, society, and identity. A true sensation among readers today, this book is as profound as it is unforgettable.

Why this book is a must-read:

• A "BookTok" Sensation: An atmospheric, must-read classic that has captivated a new generation of readers who crave stories about survival and the human spirit.

• A Poetic Masterpiece: Harpman’s writing is both sparse and beautiful, creating a world that feels dreamlike and deeply unsettling.

• Thought-Provoking Themes: Explores deep questions of gender, history, and the innate desire for knowledge in the face of absolute darkness.

• Includes New Introduction: This edition features a special introduction by Booker Prize-longlisted author Sophie Mackintosh.

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