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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
It's a book I thought would end more like a Hemingway novel--I'm glad it didn't. (No spoilers there, I'm hoping.)
It begins in the voice of a sheltered child, and ends with a voice nearing that of an adult--I felt myself losing grip with reality at times, having to force myself to believe that the voice I was reading was still that of a 5-year-old as opposed to an adult narrator.
Although definitely dealing with the human psyche--and with some great moments of panic for all throughout--I felt it lacked in one necessary area: understanding. No single shred of understanding was shown toward this child or his mother; everything was expecting, expecting, expecting.
But maybe that makes it even more real, and makes it harder to deal with: the fact that, despite everything we're forced to endure, we're only ever able to console ourselves; no one else can do that for us.
It begins in the voice of a sheltered child, and ends with a voice nearing that of an adult--I felt myself losing grip with reality at times, having to force myself to believe that the voice I was reading was still that of a 5-year-old as opposed to an adult narrator.
Although definitely dealing with the human psyche--and with some great moments of panic for all throughout--I felt it lacked in one necessary area: understanding. No single shred of understanding was shown toward this child or his mother; everything was expecting, expecting, expecting.
But maybe that makes it even more real, and makes it harder to deal with: the fact that, despite everything we're forced to endure, we're only ever able to console ourselves; no one else can do that for us.
There were moments throughout where I wished the character development (specifically of Ma) was more nuanced, maybe a little "grittier," for lack of a better word, but overall a good read. And in hindsight, maybe it was unrealistic for me to expect any further character depth than is already there; afterall, the narrator is a toddler. But with that in mind, I'd have almost expected *less* cohesiveness, logic, and understanding in Jack. So either way, I suppose my main issue with this novel was a minor, uncomfortable imbalance in believability, which ripped me out of the story in several places, when I'd have enjoyed staying immersed. Even so, the premise is gripping, and Jack a truly lovable, memorable character.
I listened to this in the car, so it was a little annoying at times to have a child telling the story. However, that's the key part of the story. Good writing.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
A very compelling story, new concept indeed & narration through the mind of a 5 year old boy that's something new. Jack & his mother have been living in this Room for 5 years for Jack & 7 years for his mother. They never left the place, they were locked inside by an evil man called Old Nick. For Jack, he never experienced the life outside Room & he always thought that there are no other persons on this planets except him, his mother & old Nick. He never smelled fresh air, trees, flowers or anything that's outside Room, because he has never left it since the day he was born.
But what happens when he encounters the world outside? That's for you to know & discover by reading this novel which is a MUST. I really really loved it & thought it's one of those unique books that should be taught in universities & schools.
But what happens when he encounters the world outside? That's for you to know & discover by reading this novel which is a MUST. I really really loved it & thought it's one of those unique books that should be taught in universities & schools.
challenging
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Decent read, more tense and nerve wracking in the beginning, then more mundane towards the end, with some twists. I hadn't thought about life after captivity in high profile cases and how much the fame follows people. Interesting to hear the story told from a 5-year olds perspective. Impressive how the mother kept it together enough to educate and play with a child in captivity, and that that's based on what happened in the Fritzl case.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Suicide attempt
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
When I opened this book and I was not able to put it down for few second!
One thing is most disgust me....
Jack put Ma's bad Tooth in his mouth and sucks them. With deep detail of tooth...with bad mold with it what he has touch it with his own tongue!
I was like:
Yup...Gross!!!
Anyways, I liked movie better than this book but both are little different. OH WELL!
One thing is most disgust me....
Jack put Ma's bad Tooth in his mouth and sucks them. With deep detail of tooth...with bad mold with it what he has touch it with his own tongue!
I was like:
Yup...Gross!!!
Anyways, I liked movie better than this book but both are little different. OH WELL!
I've discovered I'm not a big fan of books which are told from a child's point of view. Although this was very well written, I tired early on w/ the narration. :\
I had heard a lot about "Room" from many sources, so I thought I would give it a try. The story sucked me in very quickly, but it did take some time to get used to the style of a small child narrating the book. The POV was well done though. Donoghue executed it well. There are a bunch of little questions that Jack asks that are excellent questions about the world. They are the kind of things that you think about as a small child and never really answer as an adult; you just forget them.
There were parts of the book that moved very fast, but it wasn't too offensive to me. Some people really didn't like how quickly they got rescued.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and had a hard time putting it down. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. One has to know what he or she is getting into with this one.
There were parts of the book that moved very fast, but it wasn't too offensive to me. Some people really didn't like how quickly they got rescued.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and had a hard time putting it down. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. One has to know what he or she is getting into with this one.