“[E]verywhere I'm looking at kids, adults mostly don't seem to like them, not even the parents do. They call the kids gorgeous and so cute, they make the kids do the thing all over again so they can take a photo, but they don't want to actually play with them, they'd rather drink coffee talking to other adults. Sometimes there's a small kid crying and the Ma of it doesn't even hear.”
Quote by Emma Donoghue
Work
Room: Picador Classic
This novel is a gripping account of a mother's desperate efforts to protect her son from the horrors of their confined existence. Set within the confines of a single room, the story delves into the complexities of love, fear, and the resilience of the human spirit. more
Author
Emma Donoghue
Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian author renowned for her plays and novels. Her works are celebrated for their deep psychological insights and unique narrative style. Born on October 24, 1969, Donoghue's plays have been performed in several countries, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages. more
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