Monica Oldenburg-Crans answers “I'm about 60 pages in and I'm still...”

Elise asked this question about Room:

I'm about 60 pages in and I'm still finding "Room" to be extremely tedious. Should I keep reading? I don't see yet what's all the fuss about this book.

Monica Oldenburg-Crans Tedious? I find it not one bit tedious. It's a fabulous portrayal of a 5 year-old's peronality and mind.
I am a lover of languages and words and meani…moreTedious? I find it not one bit tedious. It's a fabulous portrayal of a 5 year-old's peronality and mind.
I am a lover of languages and words and meanings. I totally love how Jack uses language, how he discovers new words and the world behind them. I love how intelligent he is, what an original mind he has.

I am also interested in how the mind works, in feelings, emotions, trauma. That probably helps. Also I am listening to the audio book. That is probably the biggest difference.

This book reminds me of : What maisie knew by Henry James. Which also presents the world from a child's perspective.(less)

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