Room by Emma Donoghue

Room by Emma Donoghue is a psychological thriller told from the point of view of a 5 year old boy living in close quarters with his mother. Where are they? Why are they living this way? The book is spare and the plot is simple but the questions that filled my mind while reading it made it an astounding experience. Once started, I could not put this book down. There is no bad language or scenes of horror but the child's point of view is captivating and poignant. It is certainly a book for our times. Rate this book: 5 out of 5 stars!