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wordsofclover's Reviews (2.16k)
3.5 Stars
This book is pretty unique. Told from the point of view of Jack - a five-year-old boy who's only ever known the room he was born into, and his mother is locked into. Jack has a very different perspective on life than a normal child. He has no idea what a playground is, or what grass feels like. He's never felt the sun on his face or sand between his fingers. All Jack knows is his Ma, Rug, Melteded Spoon, Jeep, Remote, TV and other objects in the cork-tiled shed he lives in.
This was a different way of reading a book and it did take time for me to really understand what Jack was saying. Because of how he was born and raised, he has a different way of describing things. Sometimes he was clear, other times he wasn't. There were certain events, one particularly big event that happened for Jack and his mother that I felt was very rushed. I can't say whether this was on purpose because everything was from Jack's point of view, and as a child it may have happened faster in his mind than an adult POV, but I felt a bit disappointed about how little action happened in that scene. It was a kind of pivotal moment that I wanted all kinds of sights, sounds and actions but because I was looking through Jack's eyes, it was extremely blurred.
This book is a good read, it just wasn't as good as I expected it to be. I do want to go on and read the rest of Emma Donoghue's books though as I feel she is an extremely interesting and diverse writer. Plus, I will definitely be seeing the movie adaption for Room.
This book is pretty unique. Told from the point of view of Jack - a five-year-old boy who's only ever known the room he was born into, and his mother is locked into. Jack has a very different perspective on life than a normal child. He has no idea what a playground is, or what grass feels like. He's never felt the sun on his face or sand between his fingers. All Jack knows is his Ma, Rug, Melteded Spoon, Jeep, Remote, TV and other objects in the cork-tiled shed he lives in.
This was a different way of reading a book and it did take time for me to really understand what Jack was saying. Because of how he was born and raised, he has a different way of describing things. Sometimes he was clear, other times he wasn't. There were certain events, one particularly big event that happened for Jack and his mother that I felt was very rushed. I can't say whether this was on purpose because everything was from Jack's point of view, and as a child it may have happened faster in his mind than an adult POV, but I felt a bit disappointed about how little action happened in that scene. It was a kind of pivotal moment that I wanted all kinds of sights, sounds and actions but because I was looking through Jack's eyes, it was extremely blurred.
This book is a good read, it just wasn't as good as I expected it to be. I do want to go on and read the rest of Emma Donoghue's books though as I feel she is an extremely interesting and diverse writer. Plus, I will definitely be seeing the movie adaption for Room.
Twenties Girl is a fun, feisty and fast-paced read about Lara, a twenty-something whose life seems to be slipping out of control - the love of her life has dumped her, her business partner has decided to take an impromptu holiday with no set return date and she basically has no idea what she's doing. So when she sees the 23-year-old ghost of her great aunt Sadie, Lara naturally thinks she has lost her mind. But Sadie's appearance soon ends up on Lara going on an adventure looking for Sadie's favourite necklace, learning the Charleston and dancing into the night.
You know when you pick up a book just at the perfect time? This was Twenties Girl for me. I was in a mood where I really needed a laugh out loud, fun read to help pick me up and this just did it. Lara is hilarious, as is Sadie and they are both infectious, bubbly and people you just want to be friends with. There were so many different little plots that were interesting from Lara's Uncle Bill and his connection with the necklace, Lara's relationship with Josh and then Ed, Natalie - Lara's business partner and then Sadie's lost love and history as well.
I feel like this was really well-paced and Lara's character development was fantastic. She really grew up in terms of dealing with Josh, Natalie and then also realising things about family and caring for the elderly. You could definitely see her becoming a less self-involved person along the way while also developing a flair for 1920s fashion!
You know when you pick up a book just at the perfect time? This was Twenties Girl for me. I was in a mood where I really needed a laugh out loud, fun read to help pick me up and this just did it. Lara is hilarious, as is Sadie and they are both infectious, bubbly and people you just want to be friends with. There were so many different little plots that were interesting from Lara's Uncle Bill and his connection with the necklace, Lara's relationship with Josh and then Ed, Natalie - Lara's business partner and then Sadie's lost love and history as well.
I feel like this was really well-paced and Lara's character development was fantastic. She really grew up in terms of dealing with Josh, Natalie and then also realising things about family and caring for the elderly. You could definitely see her becoming a less self-involved person along the way while also developing a flair for 1920s fashion!
Bronte met Alex when he was an 'break' from his girlfriend. Cue intense chemistry and an amazing one night stand. The kind that you can never forget.
One year later, Bronte is back in the UK for a job and guess who is working with her - Alex, a now engaged Alex. This story tells a great tale of wanting the one person you just can't have and asking yourself is love enough? And when is the right time to walk away.
Through everything else Bronte also has to wade through issues between herself and her parents, bringing up a traumatic childhood secret and confronting a friend that's just not acting very friendly. As always, Paige Toon gives a great read, with a likable main character, handsome male suitors and a great bunch of friends!
One year later, Bronte is back in the UK for a job and guess who is working with her - Alex, a now engaged Alex. This story tells a great tale of wanting the one person you just can't have and asking yourself is love enough? And when is the right time to walk away.
Through everything else Bronte also has to wade through issues between herself and her parents, bringing up a traumatic childhood secret and confronting a friend that's just not acting very friendly. As always, Paige Toon gives a great read, with a likable main character, handsome male suitors and a great bunch of friends!
