The Room by Jonas Karlsson

The Room

Jonas Karlsson

192 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism funny fast-paced
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Björn is a compulsive, meticulous bureaucrat who discovers a secret room at the government office where he works—a secret room that no one else in his office will acknowledge. When Björn is in his room, what his co-workers see is him standing by t...

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Community Reviews

3.51
based on 923 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 67%

funny: 58%

reflective: 28%

dark: 24%

tense: 17%

challenging: 14%

lighthearted: 9%

emotional: 6%

sad: 5%

adventurous: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

59% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
78% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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