Literary · Psychological thriller
Room
Five-year-old Jack has only ever known the single room where he lives with his mother, who is held captive, and the story follows their escape and what comes after.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2000
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 336
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a gripping and moving story told through a child's voice.
Skip this if you are sensitive to stories of captivity and abuse.
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Quick answers about Room
- What is Room about?
- Five-year-old Jack has only ever known the single room where he lives with his mother, who is held captive, and the story follows their escape and what comes after.
- Who should read Room?
- Read it if you want a gripping and moving story told through a child's voice. Skip it if you are sensitive to stories of captivity and abuse.
- How long and how fast is Room?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 336 pages, first published in 2000.
- Does Room have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Abuse.
- Can I borrow Room for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Room; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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