HollyVanH Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I didn't expect this book to be about homeschooling in any way, but oddly enough it is. For my full review, see my blog (http://www.knittedthoughts.com/2010/12/book-review-room.html), but in brief: This book is about a young mother and her child, trapped in an 11'x11' "Room" by a psychopath. The boy is born in the room and the book begins when he turns five. The mother though, despite the horrifying circumstances, has such a beautiful relationship with the boy and teaches him to read, write and learn his numbers (basically homeschooling him). I really recommend it. This is not normally a subject matter I have any interest in (again, see my blog for more detail), but oddly enough the bizarre circumstances lead to exactly the kind of "quality" time a child needs and the way she teaches and loves her boy, creates an environment that is secure and nourishing enough to save him. Really a good book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I also was surprised how much I liked this book. I thought it tailed off towards the end but the early chapters were strangely entrancing. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyVanH Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Glad you liked the review Laura. I love the Calvin and Hobbes and the Elinor quote in your signature! Two of my favorites :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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