Underwhelmed

This book was hyped to me so much by my friends so I had high hopes but I think it was just 'ok'. The child's voice got on my nerves after a while. It's an easy story to follow, not many twists or turns. I think it is rated highly because of the context in which it is set rather than it being a particularly good piece of literature.

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Compelling if a little unconvincing...

I enjoyed this book, which was well-narrated, but found aspects of the plot somewhat unconvincing. A really interesting subject for a book - I just thought it fell a bit short.

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Amazing story, outstanding narration

If you could sum up Room in three words, what would they be?

Amazing, brave, beautiful

Who was your favorite character and why?

Of course Jack!
He is a beautiful, very smart, very brave child and He made me smile, he made me cry with his intelligence

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances? How does this one compare?

The narration was outstanding and it once again proved me that I should pay less attention to other reviews when buying a book. I don't understand the negative reviews about narration of Jack, it was outstanding for me

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. I had already watched the film but still, the story was so compelling..

Any additional comments?

I remember ı felt as if I was hit by a truck after I watched the film. This time I was much prepared but still, the story is a page turner

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Great story

A really interesting story, definitely worth a listen. I was gripped throughout even through the slower paced chapters. The actor's voice is slightly irritating at first but you get used to it as the story develops so don't let that put you off.

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Gripping

Fabulously read!! A surprisingly gripping listen- I was not sure what to expect- very clever indeed!

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Brilliant

Incredible story telling font the child's perspective.at first I found the narrative hard to listen too but then the little voice just got right into my head and had to listen to the end .At times I wanted to shoot at his mum to listen with her brain and not her ears but she did in the end
Fantastic

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Tough and rewarding read (don't trust the cover!)

I have no idea why the two covers for this book are both bright and happy. This is a pretty damn tough book that will make you feel claustrophobic and in constant danger. It is all made worse by being seen through the eyes of a child. At first, I didn't like the narration since it was child-like, but I soon realized that this was the whole point.

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Haunting

A story that will stay with you forever, it is both tragic and triumphant and you will enjoy every minute of its telling from beginning to end. Highly recommended!

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I didn't want it to end.

A firm new favourite. The first thing I've read by Emma Donoghue but definitely won't be the last

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spell binding extraordinary tale

exceptionally well portrayed story that leaves you feeling both bereft and grateful. thoroughly addictive.

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