Reviews tagging 'Abortion'

Room by Emma Donoghue

16 reviews

agameofbooks's review against another edition

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Mental illness

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

imy_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• 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

I picked this one up randomly one day off my shelf and right from the start I was gripped. The way the first sentence was written was absolutely perfect. It makes you want to read more. This book was absolutely amazing. 

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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

mvioletbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Child death and Suicide attempt

Minor: Abortion

booklover_04's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

abrianna_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment