Reviews tagging 'Excrement'

Room by Emma Donoghue

24 reviews

jenny_wren's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is the story of Jack and Ma and their survival in Room. Ma was kidnapped and has been held in Room ever since. Jack has no comprehension of there being an Outside. This book looks at their survival and their relationship. 

This book packs a real emotional punch - especially because we hear more and more real stories like this now. This book is told from 5 year old Jack's perspective so its an usual book to read and the style won't be for everyone. I tried to start this once before and couldn't get into it. This time around I stuck with it and found I couldn't put it down. Its sad but hopeful with a unique child's point of view on an unimaginable situation. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, and Excrement

Minor: Rape and Kidnapping

plumquin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

l3xi3's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abortion, Blood, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Vomit

soygirlsupreme's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Miscarriage and Sexual assault

Minor: Excrement and Vomit