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shoerliii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Violence, Excrement, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pregnancy, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
Moderate: Child death
quejk25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child death, Grief, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Excrement, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Violence, and Vomit
martereadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Violence, Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Emotional abuse, Confinement, and Child abuse
Minor: Miscarriage and Child death
plumquin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Excrement
Moderate: Addiction, Blood, Child death, Drug abuse, and Pregnancy
emmadawsonn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Confinement
Moderate: Rape, Child death, Medical content, and Sexual violence
imy_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Based on the Fritzl case,this story is about a woman who gets kidnapped and locked away in a soundproof room. She bears a child and she has to raise raise him in the confines of that 11 foot by 11 foot room. She has to teach him that that is the world. She has to teach him, nurse him, train him and so much more all the while carrying that huge emotional burden of truth, the reality, that Room is really just a prison.This book is in its core a story of motherly love and determination.
The amount of respect and love I have for 'Ma' and all the other women who have had to go through(or are still going through) situations like this is enormous.My heart aches for them and I feel like now I have a bit more understanding of both the ugly side of life and the beautiful side.
A lot of people believe that because its told from a five year olds perspective, it's irritating and whiny, but to me, it added to the effect. And it wasn't that bad, especially considering that the mother has had to teach him everything herself. The innocence of Jack's voice narrating this creepy tale, all the while adds to effect. The reader is left with more insight and understanding to what's REALLY happening while also reading about how confused and ignorant Jack is.
You're left feeling so many emotions and made to think hard about life. It's raw, haunting, absorbing and truly a one of a kind book. It's originality is astounding and this tale is woven perfectly. A brilliant read from start to finish
Moderate: Abortion, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Murder, Self harm, and Violence
mvioletbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Kidnapping, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Child death
Minor: Abortion
booklover_04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Vomit, Abortion, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, and Violence
ciaraabyrrne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Violence
abrianna_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Abandonment, Abortion, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Violence