“I think about Old Nick carrying me into the truck, I'm dizzy like I'm going to fall down. "Scared is what you're feeling," says Ma, "but brave is what you're doing." "Huh?" "Scaredybrave." "Scave." Word sandwiches always make her laugh but I wasn't being funny.”
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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