"Room" by Emma Donoghue

"Room" by Emma Donoghue is a haunting book.  The book is told by Jack, a 5 year old boy who lives in one room with his Mom.  His Mom was kidnapped in her early 20's and during the time she is being held she has Jack.  

Although it is a tough subject to read about the book is never violent.  The wondrous life Jack's Mom gives him in Room allows him to grow and learn like most 5 year olds.  They have school time, phys ed, cook their meals and have bath time all in Room.  They have a TV to pass the time but Jack thinks that what is on TV is from different planets.  He doesn't understand that there is life outside of Room.

I enjoyed "Room" and loved the innocent and literal way Jack sees the world.  Definitely different than anything I have ever read!