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Room

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Emma Donoghue

Room

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

334

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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Super Short Summary

Room by Emma Donoghue follows five-year-old Jack, who resides with his mother, Ma, in a single room where they are held captive by a man Jack calls Old Nick. Through Jack's innocent perspective, the narrative delves into themes of trauma, innocence, and adaptability as Ma devises a daring escape plan to free them from their confined existence. Topics include depictions of rape, violence, death by suicide, still birth, child endangerment, abuse through neglect, and imprisonment.

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Melancholic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

845,574 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Emma Donoghue’s Room receives widespread acclaim for its unique narrative perspective and emotional depth, capturing the innocence and resilience through a child’s eyes. Critics praise its compelling storytelling and character development. However, some find its pacing uneven and the premise challenging. Overall, it's lauded for its originality and impact.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Room?

Readers who enjoy intense psychological dramas and stories of resilience would appreciate Room by Emma Donoghue. Similar to readers of Emma Donoghue's The Wonder and Emma Donoghue's Akin, fans of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold will be drawn to the gripping narrative and emotional depth in Room. The novel suits those seeking profound character studies and heart-wrenching plots.

4.2

845,574 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

334

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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