ROOM

A five-year-old boy named Jack has never known anything beyond Room, a small 11-by-11-foot space with a locked door and skylight where he lives with his mother. Jack's understanding of reality is shaped entirely by what exists within these four walls and the television programs he watches, until his Ma reveals a truth that shatters his world. This emotionally gripping novel was shortlisted for the Man Booker and Orange prizes and inspired a major motion picture. Emma Donoghue's remarkable exploration of love, captivity, and resilience offers an unforgettable perspective on what it means to be human.