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Wow! An amazing book.
I’m Pollyanna-like by nature, I like my stories to have happy endings or at least not leave me in a state of vague depression, which is why I put off reading Room by Emma Donoghue for so long. But through the innocent eyes of 5-year old Jack, Donoghue does her readers the greatest of favours by insulating us while still carefully revealing the horrors Jack and his “Ma” have faced, and the lessons their experience teaches them.
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I’m Pollyanna-like by nature, I like my stories to have happy endings or at least not leave me in a state of vague depression, which is why I put off reading Room by Emma Donoghue for so long. But through the innocent eyes of 5-year old Jack, Donoghue does her readers the greatest of favours by insulating us while still carefully revealing the horrors Jack and his “Ma” have faced, and the lessons their experience teaches them.
At a time in my life where my New Year’s Resoluti ...more
Edit: I have to say that my favorite characteristic about this book is that it is completely told through dialogue between Ma & Jack and other characters, and the simple thoughts of Jack himself. There is no distinct narration, but I think that helps make the book so wonderful to read. I also read this at the same time as my boyfriend, Cory, and I'm sure he was just as excited to find out what happened as I was. (His Review: Link)
This book makes you think, it makes you wonder. Jack's only world ...more
This book makes you think, it makes you wonder. Jack's only world ...more
Excellent read - despite the disturbing content. I was a little disappointed in the whole "Great Escape" as this was a terrific opportunity to add so much to the story. After the "Great Escape" the story did drag for a while, however I found the ending to be really endearing.
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I loved this book and really felt part of their "room" for a while. What great life lessons, very similar in meaning as "the Giver"
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One of the best I've ever read. Ever.
If you asked me why, I probably couldn't pinpoint one reason. It's probably due to the adorability of five-year-old Jack and his innocence. The way he views his world and the things he's been told.
At first, I was uncertain about reading a whole book from a five-year-old's point of view - but it was written amazingly. All of the important details were easily put across, but with from a five-year-olds perspective which only added to it's cleverness and brillia ...more
If you asked me why, I probably couldn't pinpoint one reason. It's probably due to the adorability of five-year-old Jack and his innocence. The way he views his world and the things he's been told.
At first, I was uncertain about reading a whole book from a five-year-old's point of view - but it was written amazingly. All of the important details were easily put across, but with from a five-year-olds perspective which only added to it's cleverness and brillia ...more
Disturbing but compelling. I couldn't put it down.
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Great read...lots of thinking on this one!
Brilliant story, one of my favorite books ever
An amazing book from start to finish. There aren't any words to describe this amazing book.
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