63 pages • 2 hours read
Emma DonoghueRoom
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Room by Emma Donoghue follows five-year-old Jack, who resides with his mother, Ma, in a single room where they are held captive by a man Jack calls Old Nick. Through Jack's innocent perspective, the narrative delves into themes of trauma, innocence, and adaptability as Ma devises a daring escape plan to free them from their confined existence. Topics include depictions of rape, violence, death by suicide, still birth, child endangerment, abuse through neglect, and imprisonment.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Emma Donoghue’s Room receives widespread acclaim for its unique narrative perspective and emotional depth, capturing the innocence and resilience through a child’s eyes. Critics praise its compelling storytelling and character development. However, some find its pacing uneven and the premise challenging. Overall, it's lauded for its originality and impact.
Who Should Read Room?
Readers who enjoy intense psychological dramas and stories of resilience would appreciate Room by Emma Donoghue. Similar to readers of Emma Donoghue's The Wonder and Emma Donoghue's Akin, fans of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold will be drawn to the gripping narrative and emotional depth in Room. The novel suits those seeking profound character studies and heart-wrenching plots.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
HL730L