‘I watch God’s face falling slow slow, even orangier and the clouds are all colours, then after there’s streaks and dark coming up so bit-at-a-time I don’t see it till it’s done.’ My favourite example of this is Jack’s description of a sunset: However, I found myself enchanted with his view of the world Donoghue perfectly captures a child’s wonder and creativity. Some readers might find such simplicity of language trying, especially alongside the inevitably poor grammar! Other reviews have also expressed frustration at the inherent restriction in this approach, as they are unable to access the thoughts of Jack’s mother throughout her ordeal. Review: The most unusual aspect of Room is that it is narrated entirely from the little boy’s point of view. But even if she can find a way to escape, will she and Jack be able to survive in a world that has been a stranger to them for years? Narrated from Jack’s innocent perspective, the novel follows his ‘Ma’ and her attempts to save him from their desperately mundane and unnatural existence. Synopsis: Jack is a 5-year-old boy who has never set foot outside the confines of the tiny shed where his mother is held captive by her abuser.
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