Emma Donoghue

6 summariesThriller, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction

Emma Donoghue is an Irish author known for her fiction, often exploring complex themes of identity and human relationships. Her notable works include "Room," which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, "The Wonder," "Frog Music," "The Pull of the Stars," "Slammerkin," and "The Sealed Letter." Donoghue's writing often blends historical and contemporary elements, showcasing her versatility as a storyteller.

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Books by Emma Donoghue

6 books available

Room
Emma Donoghue
4.1 (714k) average on GoodreadsThriller
A captive mother and her son, whose world is a single room, must rely on the child's bravery to escape a horrifying reality and face the overwhelming outside world.
The Wonder
Emma Donoghue
3.6 (66k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In a remote 1859 Irish village, an English nurse must determine if an eleven-year-old girl's months-long fast is a divine miracle, a cruel hoax, or a desperate act of faith, forcing her to confront the dark heart of belief and the lengths one will go to save a life.
Frog Music
Emma Donoghue
3.2 (23k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In sweltering 1876 San Francisco, a French burlesque dancer risks her life to uncover the killer of her cross-dressing, free-spirited friend, navigating a world of bohemians, millionaires, and dangerous secrets.
The Pull of the Stars
Emma Donoghue
4.0 (15k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
During the 1918 flu pandemic and Ireland's fight for independence, a nurse, a rebel doctor, and a volunteer form a bond in a Dublin maternity ward, bringing hope and new life amid death and revolution.
Slammerkin
Emma Donoghue
3.7 (15k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In a grimy 18th-century London, a spirited schoolgirl named Mary Saunders rejects a life of servitude, clawing her way through a perilous journey to seize a liberty society denies her, even if it means becoming the very 'slammerkin' they despise.
The Sealed Letter
Emma Donoghue
3.3 (6k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In 1860s London, a single woman's loyalty to her unhappily married friend pulls her into a divorce trial, exposing Victorian society's double standards and threatening many lives.