The Room By (author): "Hubert Selby Jr."Genres:Fiction books Horror books Thriller books Dark books Publish Date: 1971 ISBN0714508888ISBN139780714508887AsinThe RoomOriginal titleThe RoomSecluded in his remand cell, a small-time criminal surrenders himself to sadistic fantasies of hatred and revenge. Selby's second novel is a claustrophobic descent into the tormented soul of a man trapped in a loveless society.