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A review by not_courtenay
Room by Emma Donoghue
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A powerful story told in such an interesting way.
At first I really thought I would struggle with the way this book is written (seeing as it is from the perspective of a five year old) but I fell into the rythem of it fairly quickly. Jack's perspective is fascinating, heart breaking and often very funny.
This story is haunting and often makes you feel incredibly uncomfortable but in a way that really serves the story.
At first I really thought I would struggle with the way this book is written (seeing as it is from the perspective of a five year old) but I fell into the rythem of it fairly quickly. Jack's perspective is fascinating, heart breaking and often very funny.
This story is haunting and often makes you feel incredibly uncomfortable but in a way that really serves the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Blood and Pregnancy