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Room
- Narrated by: Michal Friedman, Ellen Archer, Suzanne Toren, Robert Petkoff
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
The story of a mother, her son, a locked room, and the outside world.
It’s Jack’s birthday, and he’s excited about turning five.
Jack lives with his Ma in Room, which has a locked door and a skylight, and measures 11 feet by 11 feet. He loves watching TV, and the cartoon characters he calls friends, but he knows that nothing he sees on screen is truly real – only him, Ma, and the things in Room. Until the day Ma admits that there's a world outside....
Told in Jack's voice, Room is the story of a mother and son whose love lets them survive the impossible. Unsentimental and sometimes funny, devastating yet uplifting, Room is a novel like no other.
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- Thuvaraka
- 19-04-2016
A decent listen
Would you consider the audio edition of Room to be better than the print version?
Didn't read the print version but did watch the movie. I believe the audio version to be superior to the movie.
What did you like best about this story?
Exploration of the subject matter from the POV of a 5 year old child gave it a new layer.
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
The narrator appeared to perfectly capture the essence of the 5 year old boy. The voice actor for the mother sounded somewhat disinterested, however overall I was pleased.
Any additional comments?
** spoiler alert **
I decided to listen to this book upon recommendation from a friend of mine who had thought it best that I begin without any clue to the plot. And so I began this book without any expectation of content or quality.
I found myself to be pleasantly surprised and I can understand why this was recommended to me given my line of work in mental health. As Jack slowly begins to describe his day to day life, there is a clear insight into how limited his world is. I have read negative reviews complaining about the constant child-like language and yet ability to pronounce difficult words like "hippopotami" but this is to be naturally expected with a young boy denied of social development and skills who has been taught to play "parrot". Life as he knows it does not exist beyond the walls of the room. The enmeshed relationship between mother and son are viewed as clearly pathological and yet I found this to be quite interesting. Similarly, due to his limited world, Jack was never taught about the perils of "stranger danger" and this is clearly noted in his interactions and lack of understanding regarding boundaries. Having said this, it appeared far too easy for Jack to overcome his separation anxiety, simply for the sake of plot movement. Similarly, his miraculous escape from the room did raise some eyebrows and I find it very strange that a paranoid kidnapper would not look at a supposedly deceased body to confirm this.
I felt that much was able to be gained from the mother's interactions with the boy. Despite the storytelling occurring from his point of view, I was able to connect with her own feelings of despair and frustration through her responses. Even through a simple repetition of her words by Jack, with no interpretations on his part, her defiance and associated guilt where easily communicable if attention is paid. Despite her acting as a sounding board, she was still able to fleshed out to a reasonable degree. I would have liked to get a better understanding of her true conflictual feelings for her son as even though she repeatedly states that Jack is her saviour, it is hard to believe that there were no warring emotions about her saviour being the son of her abuser and the subsequent paradox of her shining light as a constant reminder of her trauma.
Overall I would give this book 4 stars. It wasn't so engrossing that I felt compelled to read it all in one sitting. I did not find it suspenseful nor chilling. Rather I found it fascinating to consider the impact of social isolation on a child from birth and the subsequent struggles with assimilation into society.
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- deb
- 08-02-2016
I laughed and I cried! Artfully told by author and narrator.
Everything about this audio production and novel is excellent. How the author sustained the perspective of Jack throughout the novel is truly an art. The narrator of the audio had me both in tears and laughing. I'm not sure I will be able to be in public when I watch the movie as I found the story emotionally challenging. A truly extraordinary novel that comes to life in this audio version.
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- Emily
- 21-03-2015
Interesting
The story is told from the perspective of a 5 year old; while this is insightful, I found it really tedious to listen to at times.
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- Mrs
- 27-08-2020
Incredible story, very worth hearing
I struggled a little with the child voice as the primary narrator on this book, but persevered because I knew that hearing the story from Jack's perspective was the author's intention. I'm so glad that I listened to the end. It was not the easiest book I've listened to this year, but the story was incredible, believable and very important to help understand the experiences of people who have had the trauma of being held hostage over time.
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- Kristine
- 27-09-2018
Contrived
Only finished it because it was for my book group. Definitely for hormonal woman. Too many consistancy issues.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-08-2018
A gripping story
My first audiobook, and I was hooked. Great performances from all the cast, especially Michal Friedman. The story was vivid and insightful, raising interesting questions about parenting, PTSD, and the trauma of growth. Minus one performance star for the shocking attempt at an Australian accent.
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- Janet
- 12-01-2018
Frightful
I lasted 8 mins 32 secs. WORST voice o 5 yo ever. Can't listen anymore
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- Christy McDonald, Sydney Australia
- 27-09-2017
Extraordinary Story!
I couldn't stop listening. The child's perspective is heart warming but also enlightening. Beautifully written.
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- clare et.al
- 03-10-2016
just wow
great tale of love and change. fantastic character agency. well researched, with a very strong finish
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- Susan
- 28-06-2016
Unique and moving
The perspective of this story from a child raised in such restricted and traumatic circumstances is touching. In some ways I found this more poignant as it does not revel in the sensational aspect of this crime. The child's view and behaviour reveals more about the impact and implications of this crime upon others than is usually considered. The strength of this young woman's character is amazing. A great read.
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- Marcie
- 05-03-2011
Like a car crash you cannot look away from
I have rarely heard a better production made with more care. This book is an excellent narrative told from the viewpoint of a child born into the captivity of a 12 x 12 room. It also makes us look at the superficiality of our culture and the extraordinary things that ordinary people can achieve if beset by hardship. In this case a woman who is kidnapped and forced to live in captivity for 7 years. If I get snowed into my house for 2 days I start freaking out, so I do not really want to imagine what this character has had to endure before we end up meeting her and her wonderful son Jack.
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- C. Whigham
- 16-10-2012
absolutely loved it!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
after listening to this version i have chosen this book for my book club to read i could not put it down, it even inspired me to go running so i could keep listening!!!
Who was your favorite character and why?
i loved jack such a stoic wee boy!
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
the narrators were great they made the story really come to life
If you could rename Room, what would you call it?
i woudlnt, and i love that its just 'room' and not 'the room' you need to read it to understand why
Any additional comments?
fab read it!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-02-2011
Fascinating and original book
This is a remarkable book. First of all, it is SF-like in creating an entirely different world, the one the boy constructs (with the aid of his mother???s explanations) to rationalize the very strange environment he finds himself in - which is not at all strange to him, as it is the only one he knows. But, much more than this, it is also an absorbing and thrilling adventure, and an impressive story of maternal love, full of emotion but not at all sentimental. A really great listen, though at first I found the high-pitched narration of the boy a bit jarring. But the story was so good that I soon got over that and was drawn in completely.
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- Judith
- 28-02-2016
Magnificent
Captivating story, beautifully written. Performance of this audiobook was outstanding and extremely entertaining! I loved every second of it and finished it in 2 sessions!
Thank you!
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- Janie
- 18-07-2012
This book is so good it's a freak!
Books like these only come by once in an eon, especially when the audiobook version is read so damn well, it just couldn't be better. There are so many layers of meaning in this book it gives you pause to reflect a long time after you finish reading it. It's about freedom and love, and ultimately about the human spirit's ability to transcend and move forward from one's own worst fears, memories and experiences. This book should be read by everyone.
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- Nina
- 08-07-2012
Perfectly written and narrated as well
This was a very interesting book which I couldn't stop listening to for a minute. It gave me the creeps when I imagined someone having to spend their childhood being locked up in a tiny room but on the other hand it described the amazing courage and hope that the main character Jack and his Ma showed throughout their ordeal. I loved Ma's creativity and Jack's perspective on the world as the book is told in his voice.
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- Dawn Macgregor
- 23-11-2010
Thoroughly enjoyable for a different listen.
This is one of the few books that I listened to in two days as it was entrancing.
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- DIanne
- 04-02-2017
Poignant
An excellent production - the performances in this reading are excellent and really help you to understand the story
As for the story, it's hard to comprehend being locked in a room for more than 5 years, let alone being born into that environment and thinking that's all there is to the world
Although a sad story, I really enjoyed this and would highly recommended it
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- S
- 20-03-2016
Compelling
a sad story of love and endurance, with some brilliant observations of the world by a child
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- Mrs K O'Dowd
- 08-03-2016
en trawling read
If you could sum up Room in three words, what would they be?
absolute page turner
Who was your favorite character and why?
Jack, i love that the book is told from his perspective and really portrays children's innocence
What about the narrators’s performance did you like?
very well read, such an achievement really for a young person
Who was the most memorable character of Room and why?
Jack
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- Caroline
- 29-01-2011
reasonable
It took a while to get over the irritating Ralph Wigham ( from simpsons) voice, and to get into the situation the characters were in.
Once into it, the story was quite interesting and exciting how the characters were coping with the situation, the simplicity of existing.
So, all in all, a reasonable listen, just that irritating voice...listen to the preview before buying
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-02-2011
Good listen
I wont review the book in great detail as others have done this. What I will say is that it is certainly a good story written cleverly from a child's perspective. It is however, let down by the narration. The 'childs' voice is grating to begin with, although I did get used to it as I got more into the story. The Irish and Australian accents were probably the worst I've ever heard - laughably so, which detracted from my enjoyment of the book. Don't let this put you off though - they only made brief appearances.
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- Michael
- 13-11-2010
Great book but Jack's voice could have been better
Fantastic book. Very gripping story-line with some real tear-jerker moments.
The only thing I didn't like about this audio version is the voice of the child. It sounded like an adult woman pretending to be a 5-year-old boy. I realize they probably couldn't get a real 5-year-old boy to narrate it but surely they could have got an older boy to narrate, rather than a woman.
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- Elizabeth
- 17-10-2010
Uncomfortable book, but very well executed
I found this book extremely uncomfortable to listen to because of the subject matter. That said, the viewpoint of Jack, an innocent, makes it slightly more palatable, while also allowing Donoghue to pile on the irony.
Like other listeners, I found the child's voice jarring at first, but soon settled in. I thought the person reading the child's part did incredibly well at conveying subtle emotions, and also liked the input from other voices for the other characters. If you can deal with the child's voice (which isn't for everyone, going on these reviews), I think this is a book that works very well in audiobook format.
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- Astrid
- 15-01-2011
Outstanding!
This is definitely my favourite book of 2010. I notice some reviewers have not liked the narrator, and am surprised to read one person deleted the book after only 10 minutes - my advice would be to give it some time, as you do get used to him, and actually I think as you warm to the character more, it becomes quite endearing. This book stayed with me for weeks after, and really got me thinking, mainly because it's been written from a child's perspective. Very clever, very touching - a real gem of a book.
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- Sam Woodward
- 17-09-2010
Narrator sounds like Ralph Wigham...
This is a great story which kept me hooked throughout - hence the 3 stars. However, I found this version difficult to listen to, since the narrator sounds like Ralph Wigham from The Simpsons.
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- Lexie Ama
- 09-05-2014
Outstanding
Would you listen to Room again? Why?
This is different from anything I've read before, and it was lifted into the category of brilliant by the performance. Beautifully constructed book.
What did you like best about this story?
Told from the viewpoint of a young child, this story is funny, heartbreaking and uplifting. The part of the child 'Jack' was beautifully read. I loved it from start to finish and couldn't stop listening.
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
This book is completely transformed by the narration. I found it to be exceptional and much more interesting than if I'd read the hard copy.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The ending of the book was very moving, but the entire book is just brilliant.
Any additional comments?
I read widely and this book is one of the best I've ever read. It stands out as different from the rest.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-11-2010
It's right up there amongst the best I've heard!
Quite an amazing listen that brought tears to my eyes during a long train journey. I would advise to ignore any negative reviews that have been based soley upon the narration of 5-year-old Jack's voice. For me, it is the voice of Jack that had my emotions at breaking point at several points during the book. However, although I didn't find his voice difficult to overcome, obviously some did so bear it in mind - but DO stick with it because, as the book progresses, you will fall in love with him and want to take him home! Highly recommended!
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- Donna Al Assaad
- 13-04-2017
Compelling and emotive
I was almost put off by the reviews bemoaning the narration of the voice of Jack, but I'm so glad I decided to go ahead and download. The whole story from start to finish was very well written, and the narration I thought was spot on. It needs to sound child like, as it's the voice of a child.
I'm now intent on watching the movie, and of course there's now a stage play too. To see the world through the eyes of a child is a very enlightening thing.
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- Marwan Imam
- 10-02-2016
Fantastic!
Unnerving at times but just overall moving.
A great story, performed perfectly by very talented performers.
I wanted to read this before the movie came out.
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