Room
A profound exploration of love and survival in confinement.
Emma Donoghue author John Boyne editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:18th Jun '15
Should be back in stock very soon
A gripping tale of a mother and her son confined in a locked room, Room explores themes of love, survival, and the outside world.
In Room, Emma Donoghue tells the poignant story of a young boy named Jack and his mother, Ma, who are confined in a small, locked space. Jack has spent his entire life in this ten-foot by ten-foot room, which he perceives as the whole world. His reality is shaped by his mother, who creates a nurturing environment despite their dire circumstances. Through Jack's innocent eyes, readers experience the complexities of their existence, where the outside world is a mysterious entity that Ma has kept hidden for his protection.
As Jack turns five, he begins to grasp the concept of the outside world, leading to a pivotal moment when Ma reveals the truth about their situation. This revelation sets off a chain of events that forces them to confront the challenges of freedom and the harsh realities that lie beyond the confines of their room. The narrative unfolds with a blend of tension and tenderness, highlighting the deep bond between mother and son as they navigate their new life.
Room is not just a tale of survival; it is a profound exploration of love, resilience, and the human spirit. It has garnered critical acclaim, including being shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and adapted into a successful film. The story resonates with readers, offering a unique perspective on the strength of maternal love in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
Emma Donoghue's writing is superb alchemy, changing innocence into horror and horror into tenderness. Room is a book to read in one sitting. When it's over you look up: the world looks the same but you are somehow different and that feeling lingers for days. -- Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife
Room is one of the most profoundly affecting books I've read in a long time. Jack moved me greatly. His voice, his story, his innocence, his love for Ma combine to create something very unusual and, I think, something very important . . . Room deserves to reach the widest possible audience. -- John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I've never read a more heart-burstingly, gut wrenchingly compassionate novel . . . As for sweet, bright, funny Jack, I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him go * Daily Mail *
This is a truly remarkable novel. It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love, all the while giving us a fresh, expansive eye on the world in which we live * New York Times Book Review *
Startlingly original and moving . . . Endearing and as utterly compelling as The Lovely Bones * Scotsman *
I loved Room. Such incredible imagination, and dazzling use of language. And with all this, an entirely credible, endearing little boy. It's unlike anything I've ever read before -- Anita Shreve
This book will break your heart . . . It is the most vivid, radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever read * Irish Times *
- Winner of National Book Awards Paperback of the Year 2011 (UK)
- Winner of Commonwealth Foundation Writer's Prize for Best Book 2011 (UK)
- Short-listed for Man Booker Prize 2010 (UK)
- Short-listed for Orange Prize for Fiction 2011 (UK)
ISBN: 9781447276364
Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 31mm
Weight: 288g
432 pages