Knb - Room is the story about a mother and 5 year old boy who are imprisoned in an 11X11 space, told from the point of view of the boy. It is all he has known - to him, that Room is the world. The mother has been there about 7 years I believe and tries so hard to keep the boy from knowing the true situation they are in. The actress is nominated for Best Actress and the movie for Best Picture. The book was disturbing (the idea of what they were going through) but captivating.