The Room by Hubert Selby Jr.

The Room

Hubert Selby Jr.

288 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Secluded in his remand cell, a small-time criminal surrenders himself to sadistic fantasies of hatred and revenge. Selby's second novel is a claustrophobic descent into the tormented soul of a man trapped in a loveless society.

Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
challenging 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.18

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