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I read 'Room' a few weeks ago, here is my review ~ 'Room' is the story of Jack and his Ma, and where they live, a place called Room, Jack was born there and does not know anything else, his Ma is his whole world and Jack is his Ma's whole world. Ma tries to make things as normal as possible for Jack, he plays with his friends, who are cartoon characters on TV, he learns from his cartoon friends and his Ma and every night he sleeps in Wardrobe waiting for the door to Room to go 'beep beep' and open with the arrival of Old Nick, who Jack has never see up close because his Ma forbids it. Jack's world changes when his Ma tells Jack about 'Outside', what he can see when he looks out of 'Skylight' and Ma's plan to leave 'Room' forever. What I thought of 'Room' ~ There has been endless positive reviews about 'Room' and I am going to add to them with another positive review, 'Room' is nothing short of brilliance, Emma Donoghue's has created one of the most insightful, whimsical, intelligent and endearing characters in five year old Jack. 'Room' is told from his point of view, everything in his world has order, he understands it, he has his Ma with him and that is all he needs. The character of Jack's Ma is well written, a woman raising her son in the strangest of circumstances, keeping his safe, teaching him as much as she can, her concerns as Jack gets older and what she should do to make sure they both get the lives they deserve, Jack and his Ma' strength as a family unit shines through, they are fiercely protective of each other. Jack's individual look at the world shines through too, which will make you laugh and cry, you will feel for Jack and Ma, their fight to have normality in their lives is inspirational. 'Room' is well researched and without giving too much away, it explores all aspects of what Ma and Jack go through, you feel for both of them because they do not deserve their past and you feel positive for them for their future. 'Room' is a book that will stay with you, I guarantee Jack and his Ma will be in your thoughts from time to time. Highly recommended. Rating ~ 10/10

Your cult fiction list is very impressive Frankie, I hope you enjoy them.

Jasper Fforde is the Dude! (I know that is random but it pretty much covers my feelings about him )

anisia! I felt exactly the same way about Elena! I read the second book, it was okay, there is Damon

I'm enjoying '69' by Ryu Murakami, the main character is very funny

Vodkafan, I actually thought you were talking about the show 'Haven' then I saw what topic I was in, I am sorry it was such a let down for you, better reads to come!

I'm so pleased you enjoyed 'Room' Frankie, Jack was such a wonderful character, I know I will read it again and again

I know what part you mean too Frankie but I am sorry to say, I can't remember the exact lines either and it was juicy

I hear ya Laura, I'm the same

Hi Charm, how are you? I think you would enjoy 'I am Number Four', it has a great story, and you know, you're great stories Hi Laura, how are you? I hope you get a chance to read them Hi pickle, how are you? I don't think I will go and see the movie to be honest, probably wait until its on dvd, from what I have read about the film, the book is definitely better Hi Janet, how are you? , the film is very similar to the book, I also have 'Coming Home' too to read, I read that years ago too, I hope you enjoy it

Good stuff Ben

You impress me so much with your book smarts Frankie

I don't know if this counts but I watched 3 minutes of 'The Human Centipede' and quickly turned it over, it was awful, creepy and well, awful

I read your thoughts Vodkfan, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it vodkafan, the characters were brilliantly written and it showed what it was like for 'The Help' during that time and it was great to see them changing.