Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Jacob's Room

Book rating

More about the book

The narrative follows Jacob Flanders, tracing his life from childhood in Cornwall after his father's death to his university years at Cambridge. Through the lens of his experiences, the story explores themes of loss, identity, and the passage of time. As Jacob matures, the impact of his upbringing and relationships unfolds, culminating in a poignant scene where his mother and a friend confront the aftermath of his untimely death while clearing out his London apartment.

Payment methods

3.6
Very Good
73 Ratings

We’re missing your review here.

Language
English
Released
2021
Pages
138
ISBN13
9789355840646
Series
First published
1922
Original title
Jacob's Room
Rating
3.6 out of 5
Description
The narrative follows Jacob Flanders, tracing his life from childhood in Cornwall after his father's death to his university years at Cambridge. Through the lens of his experiences, the story explores themes of loss, identity, and the passage of time. As Jacob matures, the impact of his upbringing and relationships unfolds, culminating in a poignant scene where his mother and a friend confront the aftermath of his untimely death while clearing out his London apartment.