Romanzo breve di gusto kafkiano.
Diviso in capitoli molto corti, si legge molto velocemente.
Scrittura asciutta, ma piacevole e scorrevole.
Una situazione classica in cui il protagonista inizia un nuovo lavoro in un nuovo ufficio con nuovi colleghi è anche il pretesto per un'analisi, più o meno superficiale, sui rapporti sociali con nuove persone e sulle dinamiche di accettazione in un gruppo.
E poi c'è la stanza. O no?
Lettura non impegnativa ... consigliata.

The Room is a very short, but very clever novel. We have all experienced people at work who were a little bit off the deep end, but few of us will have run across some one as twisted as Björn. The man is clearly delusional. And it's the way in which the author conveys that sense of just how much Björn truly believes his delusions that makes the novel so captivating and interesting. ( )

This book definitely keeps you on your toes! It leaves room for so much more while still keeping a humorous and astonishing atmosphere. ( )

Interesting take on corporate life...would have given it 5 stars if the ending had been better. ( )

[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest review.]

When Björn takes a new job with the Authority, he sees himself on the rise. He was encouraged to make the change by his old boss and he has a plan to make a splash among his new colleagues. But when he discovers a secret room that no one else is willing to acknowledge, his plans are thrown off--especially when his office mates begin to see his behaviors as bizarre, concerning, and even a bit threatening. Will he be able to discover the truth of the room? Will Björn find a way to strike a balance between being productive and giving in to the demands of his coworkers?

As this is quick and easy read, I found myself quickly pulled into Björn's world. The story is broken down into short scenes as chapters--almost a bit like journal entries, but not really framed that way--and it allows the story to keep a unique and appropriate pacing and momentum throughout. There are definitely moments when I didn't want to like Björn, but just as many when I didn't want to like is colleagues, either. The whole idea of "the room" is an intriguing one and there are many layers of metaphor and allegory here that I expect will have me thinking for days. Highly recommended and both enjoyable as well as thought-provoking. ( )