middle school book report: No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre
So I had to read this weird book (or actually I guess its a play but we didn’t get to see it or act it out or anything so it might as well just be a book). Its called No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre. My teacher says its French, but I don’t read French and I could read it, so its definately English.
Anyways, its about these three random people who get stuck in a room together. I think its at some fancy hotel or something like that. Honestly, it was kinda relatable because it reminded me of the time we went to Disney World and I had to share a room with my whole family. My sister kept stealing the blankets and kicking me and my dad wouldn’t stop snoring, so I didn’t get any sleep. I think that’s why Garcin was in such a bad mood. Also, they wouldn’t give him a toothbrush, which is kind of sus. I would leave a bad review of the hotel. Also, the door doesn’t work. One star.
Everyone starts fighting over the couches which was a little cringe but also pretty funny. Estelle started freaking out because she couldn’t check her makeup, which reminded me of a TikTok my friend sent me last week about that where a girl's friend took her phone and she couldn't check her eyeliner. My favorite part was when Inez kept roasting Garcin. Inez was my favorite character.
I think the whole point of the story is that you should make sure you check the reviews before you book a hotel so you don’t end up somewhere bad and also around people you don’t want to hang out with. Like if you know someone annoying is going to a sleepover, you should have your mom say your sick or something. Also, don’t forget to pack your toothbrush and maybe a mirror and definately your phone. Its a good message I think everyone should read at least once so you don’t have a bad vacation.
Brittany Redd is a teacher and writer in Thailand. Her work appears or is forthcoming in Milk Candy Review, Space & Time, Pithead Chapel, and elsewhere. She is a 2026 Best of the Net nominee.