A review by taliatalksbooks
Room by Emma Donoghue

challenging dark emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

 Room by Emma Donoghue was heartbreaking, compelling, and earth-shattering. Telling such a gripping and heart-wrenching story through a five year old narrator could not have been an easy feat, but Donoghue executes this beautifully. Though I’ll admit, it took me a while to get into it, by the third section of the book I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. I needed to know what happened to Jack and Ma. This tale of heartbreak and happiness wrapped into one is a story you don’t want to miss, but be warned: the content is devastatingly sad once you realize what has happened to bring Ma and Jack to this point in their lives. Despite the situation, however, this is a tale of growth and love that shines through the horrific setting. 
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