Thalia Book Club: Emma Donoghue's 'Room' Audiobook

" I found it extremely difficult to read, as Jack was not empathetic towards his Ma at all. He constantly made her do things she didn't want to do, and I know he maybe didn't know better, but I thought Ma had done an excellent job in raising him in Room. The sophisticated, complicated vocabulary Jack sometimes uses would suggest he is more intelligent then the average five year old boy, but sometimes he gets simple vocabulary wrong, despite his Ma correcting him often. For example, he kept saying "brung" instead of "brought" and at times like these I felt as though it was just Emma Donoghue trying to act like a five year old boy, it wasn't natural. Overall, I thought the story was good, and it tackled issues that are still present today, but the way in which it was told did not make me feel much for Jack, although I felt a lot of emotions for Ma. I gave this book three stars, because it wasn't as awful as some people say it is, but it is definitely overrated. "

" I couldn't stop reading, even though this was distrubing on such a deep level for me. To even imagine the hell that this woman and child were put through.....and yet the boy knew nothing else. The mother in this story reminds us what lengths we will go to in order to protect our children! "

" I found this book hard to get into at first (it's told from the perspective of a five-year old). However, I'm really glad I stuck with it: it was a good read. "

" One of the best books to discuss with your BOOKCLUB! "

" I highly suggest that you listen to the audiobook. I started to read the book and got frustrated with the format. The audiobook had me hooked immediately and the dialogue became tolerable by the second chapter. "

" I loved it...it was so different, and shocking, but also tender and sweet. I went through many emotions as the story unfolded and it has always remained one of those books I won't every forget. "

" I really enjoyed this book. It's not an easy read at times given the subject matter, but it's told in such a compelling and vivid way that you cannot help but enjoy it. I found the ending especially insightful and surprising. Highly recommeneded "

" That was uncomfortably good. The first 50 pages or so I was ready to write the whole thing off because the style was a little off-putting, but I finally got used to it. The discomfort continued, but in a challenging way. "

" I did not enjoy reading this - too creepy. Hated the point of view. "

" If told from any other perspective this would be a ripped from the headlines type of book. But told from the voice of a five year old born to a woman held prisoner in a bunker for 5 years, it is altogether engaging, uplifting and heartbreaking. "

" WOW, what a read! I loved this book, I have never read anything like this. Such an interesting perspective, and gives you huge insight in to the mind of a 5 year old, and how they view this world, and it really opens your eyes! "

" Could not put this book down! It was amazing "

" sometimes imaginative but mostly just tedious reading. i realize that's partly the point--their utter boredom--but it was tiring to stay in the 5-year-old's vocabulary for the whole book. not sorry i read it but, hmmm, certainly glad it's over. "

" This book was heartbreaking and just an amazing read. It was a little difficult at first since it's from a child's point of view, but once you get into it you just can't put it down. "

" Ended up really enjoying the story that I thought would be sad and hard to read. Great perspective, loved the end. "

" Finding it hard to get into this one! Hard to read as it is written from th point of view of a four year old. "

" Creepy to be out in the child's head and how he views the world. Good quick read! "

" It was very interesting! I was actually frustrated when it ended! I wanted more! I wanted to know if Jack ended up normal or if it really affected his long term life. I want a sequel! "

" Best read I have had in a while. I would read it again and again and again. Just a brilliant book!!!! "

" w e i r d "

" A rather dark read but kept my attention. Overall a very good book "

" 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. "