Room: A Novel by Emma Donoghue

Room: A Novel

The book is the story of a 5 year old who has spent all his life in one room. The book is written from his perspective. He is with his mom and watches television and vaguely understands that there is a world beyond the Room, but has never been there. Gradually you realize that the two of them are being held captive, but it takes a while before you understand why.

I can't really say more about the book without giving spoilers. But I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars. It was engrossing and I kept wanting more. I listened to the CD and at first found the boy's voice a little grating, but eventually I got used to it and enjoyed listening to the sound of a 5 year old telling of his adventure.

The book really does see life from a 5 year old's point of view. Some things which puzzle the boy are obvious to the reader (or listener). Later in the book his mom takes the dialog and he voice was easier to listen to.

Just to say that I thought the whole story was unbelievable until a few months after I read the book this story played itself out in the news.

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