Room by Emma Donoghue
Very good, very intense.
Jack has lived his whole life in Room with Ma, Rug, and Walls. Sure there are trees and dogs and even Dora, but that's just in TV. Not in real life.
It's difficult for me to explain why I was drawn to this book, since it is very morbid to admit fascination with the several recent cases of capture. Still, I was intrigued by the plot of this book (a woman is kidnapped and held captive in a tiny room for seven years) and the viewpoint (the narrator is the woman's son, Jack, born in the room and not aware that there is anything more). This was everything I was looking for and more. A 5 year old narrator is a very tricky subject, but Jack's voice is perfect: naive and childlike, believable but not so childish that it is annoying to read.
The psychology of the characters is fascinating as well, we get a lot of insight into "Ma" despite the fact that the narration stays with Jack. The reader sees her frustration as well as her strength all through the eyes of her son who adores her.
Some reviews give some spoilers, and I will refrain, but if anyone reads the book and would like to discuss some of the later parts, I have a lot to say! All in all, highly recommended.
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Take a look at the book's beautiful website, a definite example of design done right, and tying in with the cover design.
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