Room, by Emma Donoghue

Hey guys! My first review is here. Hope you like it!

The author has taken a topic right off the news headlines – the kidnapping of a Young woman, her being imprisoned in a sound proof shed, and her bearing a child – and converted the whole scenario into art. Told from the perspective of a five-year old, Room captures the reader with a story that is both riveting and disturbing at the same time. It’s difficult to put the book down! It could be read as a love story between a mother and her child, the triumph of mother – child bonding in the face of seemingly insurmountable difficulties. It’s a heart wrenching depiction of the psyche and thoughts of a child raised in captivity and a demonstration of the extent to which one can go for his /her loved ones. It’s a celebration of love, innocence, courage, and resilience.

The story, simplistically told, because a five-year old is narrating it; it’ll make you feel empathetic with the child! And feel the story deep into your bones!

My greatest regret will always be watching the movie before reading this book, as it took away from the suspense of what was to come.

Would I recommend this to others? Obviously, yes! Would rate it 4.5/5.