Emma Donoghue

Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian playwright, literary historian, novelist, and screenwriter. She is best known for her novel 'Room', which was a finalist for the Man Booker Prize and was adapted into an acclaimed film.

Books

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  1. 1. Room

    "Room" by Emma Donoghue is a novel about a young woman named Ma who has been held captive in a small room for seven years with her five-year-old son Jack. The story is told from Jack's point of view as he struggles to understand the world outside of Room and adjust to life after their escape. The novel explores themes of resilience, trauma, and the power of love and imagination.

    The 5254th Greatest Book of All Time
  2. 2. Slammerkin

    The novel follows the tumultuous life of Mary Saunders, a young girl in 18th-century London who is driven by a desire for fine clothes and a better life. After a series of misfortunes, including being cast out by her family and falling into prostitution, Mary flees to Monmouth, where she finds work and a semblance of stability with a seamstress named Mrs. Jones. However, her yearning for freedom and luxury leads her down a dark path, culminating in a tragic and violent climax that underscores the harsh realities faced by women of her time.

    The 7017th Greatest Book of All Time