A review by ghosthardware98
The Room by Hubert Selby Jr.
4.0
I didn't think this book was as disturbing as the other reviewers have suggested but it was easily the toughest book I've ever gotten through. The main reason the 'impact' was lessened for me was because the most disturbing scenes were presented in a fantasy world conjured up by the protagonist. As a result, it ended up feeling less real to me. The average reader will more than likely stop reading about a third of the way in, but if you can stick with it you'll find it to be a rewarding read.
I loved the way the book was presented, the mix of stream of consciousness and sudden formality was jarring and worked very well. The ending was great also, it might come off as anti-climactic but I thought it did a solid job wrapped up the story and the protagonist’s feelings: a prisoner in the physical and imaginary.
I loved the way the book was presented, the mix of stream of consciousness and sudden formality was jarring and worked very well. The ending was great also, it might come off as anti-climactic but I thought it did a solid job wrapped up the story and the protagonist’s feelings: a prisoner in the physical and imaginary.