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Room: A Novel

22 Ratings: 3.7

A book by Emma Donoghue

Amazon Best of the Month, September 2010: In many ways, Jack is a typical 5-year-old. He likes to read books, watch TV, and play games with his Ma. But Jack is different in a big way--he has lived his entire life in a single room, sharing the tiny space … see full wiki

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Author: Emma Donoghue

Genre: Literature & Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

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review by Gabina49. March 21, 2012

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

Unlock the Doors

Room Author: Emma Donoghue Reviewed By Fran Lewis The four walls of a room can often be confining when you are sick and unable to get around. But, what happens when the four walls become your only outlet with the world, your only environment and the only person that you see is you mother. From the day he was born Jack’s world evolved in the space of an entire Room. His mother, Ma was kidnapped and lived in the room … more

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review by Adrianna. February 02, 2011

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

A Room You Shouldn't Enter

I had been reading and hearing nothing but good things about Room, so I finally decided to see what the hype was all about. My reading pleasure was slightly tainted when the library gave me one week to read it. The book is that popular with the public! However, my friend Paula assured me that it was a quick read. This was not the case. Although I was able to finish the book in one week, it was out of sheer pride and stubbornness. I wanted to stop reading it numerous times, and if … more

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Quick Tip by jasminenoack. February 19, 2012

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a great perspective of kidnap from the view of one who's never known anything else.

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review by MeliWillis. February 23, 2011

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

Unique Story with Room for Improvement

Jack has spent his entire life in one location—Room. It is where he was born and to his five year old mind, Room is the entire world. His world contains three people, himself, Ma, and Old Nick. Ma, a victim of kidnapping, uses their limited supplies, to transform Room into a place of adventure and excitement, filled with childhood stories and imaginative play. However, she has never given up hope of being rescued and she longs for their freedom. Told entirely from Jack’s perspective, … more

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review by bookwormygirl. September 17, 2010

I can't recommend it enough

When I first read the synopsis for this book I was worried that I might not enjoy reading a book told through the eyes of a five year old boy. I felt that it was either going to come across as too childish and possibly just annoy me, or he would come off as too mature for his age and therefore make it not credible enough for me. I'm glad to report that I worried in vain. Ms. Donoghue gives you the chilling tale of "Ma" - who has been held captive … more

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review by RobertYokoyama. September 19, 2010

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

Room is a moving novel about a mother and her young son.

I love the book Room. It is about a young boy named Jack and his mother. They live as prisoners in a shed called the Room. This is a fictional novel, but Emma Donoghue makes me feel for these characters like they were real people. Emma Donoghue is the kind of writer that does not reveal too much too soon, and I like that. She creates the setting of life in the room. The plot of the novel is not explained in the first chapter, but Donoghue gives the reader enough information to keep readers hooked. … more

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review by weavinglibrarian. February 25, 2011

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Hoping for room for disagreement about Donoghue's latest work

I would never have read this book if it wasn't part of The Morning News' Tournament of Books. Although this seems to be on most "best books" lists for 2010(and shortlisted for the Mann Booker prize), I wasn't sure I wanted to read Room. The story is being told by a five year old boy who is trapped in a 11' by 11' room with his mother. I have to admit to being concerned about how ghoulish and difficult the subject matter would be. I just didn't need another book … more

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review by Jenndon. July 10, 2010

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Don't read too much ABOUT this book, just READ this book

This is the kind of book that is better the less you know about it. Even the product description above, and probably most of the reviews here will give you more information than you need to know. So this review won't tell you much about this book. What I can tell you is that it lives up to the hype. It's a poignant, thoughtful, and completely original book. What makes it original? -- the way of looking at the world, the use of … more

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Quick Tip by aprillove. March 07, 2011

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The kind of book you don't want to stop reading! Great and easy read.

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review by Lynn_Harnett. October 26, 2010

A child's eye view of a harrowing world

Told entirely through the voice of a five-year-old boy, this spellbinding novel succeeds on many levels: it's a riveting, suspenseful story, a deep psychological portrait of two people with very different agendas, a total immersion in one child's extremely alien universe, an intense portrayal of love between parent and child, and an examination of our culture and socialization. It's also a beautifully written novel from the Irish-born author of Slammerkin, which will haunt … more

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Quick Tip by graceface. January 30, 2011

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This book was all I expected and more. It is a beautifully written novel.

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review by k_groh. July 04, 2010

Best Book I've Read in Years - WOW

I was a fan of Emma Donoghue since reading Slammerkin many years ago. I started this book this morning and just put it down. Thank goodness it was a holiday and I had nowhere to go! I just couldn't stop going back to it until it was finished. I was hooked upon reading the first paragraph, 'Today I'm five. I was four last night going to sleep in Wardrobe, but when I wake up in Bed in the dark I'm changed to five, abracadabra. Before that I was three, … more

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