Jack is five. He lives in a single, locked room with Ma.

Stunning book, unusal idea, very well written and thought provoking.

in the post on it's way to another bookcrosser - enjoy!

Thanks very much for sending me this book. I've heard good reviews and it's next month's book for my local book group so I should get this read in the next month or so.

Read for my bookgroup in June. This was a popular book choice though obviously not a happy subject.
I wish I hadn't been told by someone what it was about before I read it (grrr) as others said it took a bit of time, and that the beginning was quite odd until they caught on.
Now I don't want to spoil it for future readers so can't say too much.
The point of view of the narrator really made this book - I loved the style and the niavety of the speaker - the reader had to comprehend things from his point of view. I found some aspects were just a bit too easy/overcome but all in all a unique read.
I wanted more!!
Thanks for sharing, ozone-nut. Now to find someone else who will appreciate this book.

Taking to the meet-up. Hope someone there will appreciate this book.

I 'won' this in a live bookswap at The Harrow. I wasn't sure if I'd got it or not, but luckily I hadn't!!

Was lovely to see you (and your daughter!) again, hopefully it won't be as long till next time!

Will let you know what I thought when I get to it!

Katybean
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I really enjoyed this book, despite it's not very 'nice' subject! I won't go into detail to save spoiling it for others.

Left in the book cupboard exchange.