Room by Emma Donoghue (Paperback)

In the eyes of five-year-old Jack, Room encompasses his entire universe…

Narrated with inventive humour and heart-wrenching poignancy by Jack himself, “Room” stands as a testament to the unwavering strength of the human spirit. It is the compelling tale of a mother and son whose profound love enables them to defy the unimaginable.

To five-year-old Jack, Room represents the entirety of his existence. It’s where he came into the world and has grown up, sharing every moment with his Ma as they learn, read, eat, sleep, and play. When night falls, Ma places him securely in the wardrobe to ensure his safety when Old Nick visits.

Yet, for Ma, Room is not a nurturing environment; it’s the cruel prison where Old Nick has held her captive for seven long years. With sheer determination, resourcefulness, and fierce maternal love, Ma has sculpted a life for Jack. But deep down, she understands it’s far from sufficient, not for her or him. Thus, she conceives an audacious escape plan that hinges on her young son’s bravery and a generous dose of luck. What she cannot anticipate is her unpreparedness for the possibility that the plan might actually succeed.

Narrated entirely in Jack’s lively and pragmatic language, the energetic five-year-old “Room” is a homage to human resilience and the unbreakable bond between parent and child. It is an artfully crafted novel, vividly portraying the extraordinary journey from one world to another.