Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel
by Jonathan Safran Foer

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel
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Author: Jonathan Safran Foer
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-04-04
ISBN: 0618711651
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Mariner Books

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Summary: 5 Stars

If anyone is familiar with my reviews (aha, doubtful), they would know five stars is a rarity for me.

But my goodness. What drew me in was the cover. I know, I know, don't judge a book by its cover. Do any of us actually honor that, though? It didn't disappoint. This book is probably now an all-time favorite, and given how much I read, that says quite a bit. It made me laugh, want to cry; it made me hurt, and gave me hope. After a particular part in the story, I went online and started watching 9/11 videos. Most of which I have seen, but haven't watched in a few years, really. Anyone from America knows what an impact that had on our country, and it makes you proud of Home all over again. I can't do this book justice.

I think everyone needs a reminder of that day, especially if no family was affected by the attacks. I feel like I want to give Oskar a hug, and I want to thank the author for all he's done by writing this. Pure brilliance.

Summary of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel

Jonathan Safran Foer emerged as one of the most original writers of his generation with his best-selling debut novel, Everything Is Illuminated. Now, with humor, tenderness, and awe, he confronts the traumas of our recent history.

Nine-year-old Oskar Schell has embarked on an urgent, secret mission that will take him through the five boroughs of New York. His goal is to find the lock that matches a mysterious key that belonged to his father, who died in the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11. This seemingly impossible task will bring Oskar into contact with survivors of all sorts on an exhilarating, affecting, often hilarious, and ultimately healing journey.

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