I thought for sure that I had read this book before, but perhaps I've only seen the movie? I quite enjoyed the writing and it was a very intriguing topic to read about. It would have been a much heavier read if it was narrated by the mother and told from her perspective. I have mixed feelings about having Jack as the narrator. It certainly didn't work for me on audio, so I read most of this book with the physical copy.

I think it was well done and I felt convinced by the author that was in Jack's mind and experiencing it as he would have. It felt very authentic. 

The EA Book Club members were divisive in their views. Some liked it, but others didn't even finish it and gave it a very strong "No thank you!".

I hope to read more Emma Donoghue in the future. 

From Novelist:
Storyline: Child narrator; First person narratives
Mood: Disturbing; Haunting; Suspenseful
Style: Fast-paced; Character-driven