Thursday, December 30, 2010

Room by Emma Donaghue

This book made me want to go on a backyard crusade across the world to make sure that this doesn't happen to any woman, of any age, race, religion.  Besides the fact that it is sickening to think that people like Old Nick exist, the author takes the ickiness away because it's told from the point of view of a five year old that doesn't yet get the ickeness of the situation.

This is a must read.  Even for those of you of weak dispositions, you can read this. I think that the author choosing to tell the story from the little boy's point of view is what makes it the idea of this happening around the world bearable. I can think of a few people that would enjoy this story.

I don't want to give too much away, but 4/5 stars.