Room by Emma Donoghue

"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 2764th greatest book of all time


Published
2010
Nationality
Irish
Type
Fiction
Pages
321
Words
153,000
Original Language
English

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