Room
by Emma Donoghue (2010)
To imagine a world made up entirely of only one room can make you feel extremely claustrophobic, but for Jack and his mum, trapped inside of room, this is their reality.
Having been made into a major motion picture in 2015, there is already more than enough written about the plot of Room online. However, what people often fail to mention is just how poignant and thought provoking the read proves to be, introducing us to a boy raised entirely outside of normal society.
Although these sorts of cases may appear occasionally on the news, it is still far too often we hear of people being snatched away from their everyday lives and held captive with no way of escape. Donoghue is extremely brave in her attempt to explore a very sensitive subject from the perspective of a child, with the entire book being narrated by Jack. It is with his narration that we are able to see room through an innocent eye and are reminded of the resilience of children, who face situations with optimism and awe, before they have the chance to be ground down by society. In all aspects of his life, both during and after his time spent in room, Jack serves as a reminder to appreciate all that we have and look for hope in situations.
Room is the sort of book that you should read if you are feeling disheartened or down with your own current situation. Although there are elements of sadness and reminders of the cruelties of life, Donoghue's story is one of hope. Once you begin you will feel connected with Ma and Jack and compelled to find out how they continue to live in a world that was once so cruel.
✓✓✓
To imagine a world made up entirely of only one room can make you feel extremely claustrophobic, but for Jack and his mum, trapped inside of room, this is their reality.
Having been made into a major motion picture in 2015, there is already more than enough written about the plot of Room online. However, what people often fail to mention is just how poignant and thought provoking the read proves to be, introducing us to a boy raised entirely outside of normal society.
Although these sorts of cases may appear occasionally on the news, it is still far too often we hear of people being snatched away from their everyday lives and held captive with no way of escape. Donoghue is extremely brave in her attempt to explore a very sensitive subject from the perspective of a child, with the entire book being narrated by Jack. It is with his narration that we are able to see room through an innocent eye and are reminded of the resilience of children, who face situations with optimism and awe, before they have the chance to be ground down by society. In all aspects of his life, both during and after his time spent in room, Jack serves as a reminder to appreciate all that we have and look for hope in situations.
Room is the sort of book that you should read if you are feeling disheartened or down with your own current situation. Although there are elements of sadness and reminders of the cruelties of life, Donoghue's story is one of hope. Once you begin you will feel connected with Ma and Jack and compelled to find out how they continue to live in a world that was once so cruel.
✓✓✓
Comments
Post a Comment