Our club of retired teachers was somewhat divided on this book. While we all found it an interesting read and a great book for discussion, there were some things that bothered us about it. While we understood the reasoning behind the way Jack spoke, it was hard to believe that with a tv and his mother to listen to that his speech would be the way it was. We found it sometimes hard to read because of this. However I would not wish to discourage anyone from reading "Room". The author does a good job of creating a "world within a room" and makes readers think of what happens when you are taken from the only environment you have ever known and thrown into the "real" world.

We found this a very well researched narrative of the time. It was well written and easy to read.

While our club enjoyed reading the book, we did have some issues with the story. We found that the author did not entirely convince us that the story was taking place in the jungle. We also felt that the author had trouble transitioning from one part of the story to another. It left us wondering if we had forgotten to read a paragraph when we picked up the book to continue reading. Overall the idea for the story was interesting and despite our problems with some of the writing, we enjoyed it and would recommend it to others.

Our book club thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very interesting to see how far the parents were willing to go for their son. Also interesting was how the mother and father were not necessarily on the same page when deciding the guilt or innocence of their child. Lots of twists and turns - some expected, some not, made for a very good read.

I'm not sure what to say about this book. I think I really, really liked it but was a bit confused initially. At times I wanted to throw it out the window. The story revolves around two young illusionists being trained to take part in a competition. The setting is the night circus that suddenly appears and then just as suddenly disappears. A quirky yet interesting group of
characters make up the entertainers and developers of the circus. You can't help but to be drawn to each and every one of them. The imagery was amazing. I was transported to another time and place where I almost felt like I was part of the story. I wanted to be there experiencing what it was like to travel on the paths, enter the tents, and be part of the magic. I was thoroughly entertained. My advice - Don't throw it out the window!!!!

While many may think this book is too long, I enjoyed every word! Donna Ttart has created an amazing cast of characters that you as the reader become invested in from the moment you start reading. While I have never been to New York, I believe I have been there now. That is how amazing she is in creating the different locations you will visit in this story. This may not be the book for every one , but it was the perfect one for me. It will stay with me for a long time.