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A review by agameofbooks
Room by Emma Donoghue
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Somehow I really felt the need to read this book. Sort of like a modern classic.
It was an incredible story. Especially considering it was very loosely inspired by real life events. However, the writing style made me feel detached from it somehow. I couldn't really get into the story and feel like I was experiencing the suffering and hurt through the characters.
I am very happy I finally read this book, though.
It was an incredible story. Especially considering it was very loosely inspired by real life events. However, the writing style made me feel detached from it somehow. I couldn't really get into the story and feel like I was experiencing the suffering and hurt through the characters.
I am very happy I finally read this book, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Abortion, Blood, Pregnancy, and Vomit