Room: A Novel Audiobook

" I like variety and in this novel I got it. Why can't a novel Protagonist be a five year old? Reading this novel from his vantage point allows the reader to remember what life was like when your life only centered on your immediate environment and your mom. Then again I'm a sentimental crybaby. "

" I loved the viewpoint of this book. Seeing the world through the innocence of a child reminds us of its purity, openness and wonder. The basic premise being "everything is good" is a wonderful reminder of how gently and softly we should mould and nurture our children, but also, conversely, how robust they really are! "

" Highly enjoyable. Read it with daughter - reading out loud in turns to each other. A lot of funny moments and words that boy can't say properly made us chuckle, a lot of discovering of his 'new world' made us think about the things we take for granted. Some wobbly, scary bits to keep you interested as well. We enjoyed the book tremendously! "

" Another book that started strong but seemed to struggle in the end. Interesting plot though. I liked the character of Jack and would recommend the book - but not strongly. "

" The story itself was very hard for me to read and there were parts (such as the kid talking about being breast fed) that would spark a lot of controversy between people. It is not an easy book to read because of the contrast of the boy's innocence and the situation he and his mom are placed in, but definitely an interesting read to those not bothered by this. "

" I liked it. Would recommend. I wanted a little more in the after part.What happens to Jack and his mother as they age and grow up. "

" I really liked most of the book, but the ending seemed rushed. "

" Can't say I enjoyed this much. I slogged through 220 pages or so and just lost interest in what was happening. "

" Very intense book. After reading it, I literally dreamt about the characters. "

" The first 50 pages were kind of weird and hard to get through, but I enjoyed the rest of the book. This would be a great choice for a book club to read and discuss. "

" Disturbing ... Well written .... A mother's love for her child, in the worst of circumstances "

" The writing is brilliant, the story is devastating and beautiful. "

" I actually can't say I read this book because I couldn't get past the first 10 pages. So many people were riveted, and so I can't help but think if I picked it up at a different point in my life I might have a different experience. So, maybe I will try again. "

" Dark, but only suitably so. Captivating way to look at our bizarre world. "

" Could N-O-T put this book down! Emma Donoghue did a fantastic job in relaying the story from the perspective of a 5 yr. old. "

" It was like reading a 300-page telegraph with someone with really bad, broken English. Good story tho. "

" Well written story but awful topic. Very disturbing. "

" Sounds like it would be a hard book to handle but it really isn't. I think it's because it's told from the point if view of the little boy. "

" Began powerfully. But I lost interest. Weak ending. "

" Masterful storytelling. If you don't know what it's about, don't look it up. Just read it. If you do know, read it to see well Donoghue tells the story. "

" Eerie and amazing, I was captivated. Read it all in one sitting. "

" This book made me feel sick. I would never want to feel as powerless as she felt. "

" I couldn't put this book down. Such an interesting book and the entire story told by 5-year-old Jack. I never read the back of the book or the synopsis unless it is for book club and I was glad I didn't know anything going into the book. It made it that much more interesting! "

" It was amazing. To write from the view of a very sheltered child. With all the horror the mom had to endure the book really kept you focused on her strenghts and the insight of a small boy. I was facinated with the voice and feel of this book. It was totally amazing. "

" Really good, was a little anticlimatic towards the end of the book though. "

" I finished it in one sitting, only taking breaks when I felt too nervous, claustrophobic or overwhelmed. Whew. "

" Best book I've read in a while. Fast-paced and suspenseful. Unique voice and perspective. Surprising and unpredictable. Broad appeal. "

" Narrated by a 5 year old boy, Jack, who has lived in a room with his mother for his entire life. It was a disturbing tale, but a fascinating one at the same time. "

" The concept of this book is pretty screwed up, but the way it was written and the uniqueness of the story sucked me in. "