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Room (2015): Film vs Book
Film · 2015 · Directed by Lenny Abrahamson · Starring Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay
About the film
A young mother and her small son live in a single room.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookThe author wrote the screenplay, and the film follows the novel's structure.
Read or watch first?
The book is told by the child.
What the book gives you
Room by Emma Donoghue
A moving, unforgettable story about a mother and son that is as hopeful as it is intense.
Who will like it: Readers who want a gripping, tender story told by a child narrator.