The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
lynxpardinus's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Confinement, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Medical content, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Torture, Child death, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Incest, Trafficking, Car accident, Gun violence, Abortion, War, Animal cruelty, Transphobia, and Drug use
teaselkie'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Rape, Suicide attempt, Kidnapping, and Vomit
Minor: Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Self harm, Mental illness, and Murder
jkarki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Torture, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Stalking, Sexual content, Self harm, Child abuse, Suicide, Sexual violence, Slavery, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Miscarriage and Murder
brookey8888's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Stalking, Vomit, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Drug use, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Blood, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Death, Excrement, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Suicide attempt, and 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.Â
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.Â
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
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