The title is Room. Not a room. Not the room. Simply, Room by Emma Donoghue. Curious title - until you open the first page. Soon you'll realize the story is being told by 4 year old Jack, soon to be 5 years old, who is living with his mother in a room, the room, this room. They call it Room which explains the title. There is also Rug, Wardrobe, Outside, Bed, Meltedy Spoon, Remote, Toilet, Skylight, Bed and more. Because it is Jack's voice we read, it's apparent that he has led a secluded life. Why are they living in Room? It seems they never leave Room. They have a daily and weekly routine that is followed. They have food and a small kitchen to prepare it. Actually, they have most of the comforts of home inside Room. Details are learned with each passing page. Using a make-shift ruler they measure Room and it is 11 foot square. Old Nick stops by most nights but Jack is asleep in Wardrobe by that time. He knows Old Nick as the person from Outside who brings him Sundaytreat and takes Trash.
Yes, they are being held captive and must plan an escape. Of course, the story does not end there. Life Outside and it's promise of freedom holds many problems. You will be on the edge of your seat when you read Room by Emma Donoghue.
Reviewed by Mrs. Boehm
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