I've been on the waiting list for this book for quite some time...but it arrived just before my vacation and proved to be worth the wait! I read it in two days and had a hard time putting it down. The setting is what makes this book so intriguing. (In fact, I plan to use it as an example of setting in my literature course this spring.) A woman was kidnapped years ago, and has been held captive in "Room" for several years. While in captivity, she gave birth to her son, Jack, who has never known any other home, and therefore does not even realize they are being held captive, but rather sees "Room" as his home (due in great part to his mother's amazing love and creativity as she creates games, activities, and even "Phys Ed" exercises in order to nurture her son and normalize his life). The book is written from Jack's perspective.
Plan to be touched if you choose to read this book. I know I was.
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