Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
A nine-year-old boy named Oskar Schell embarks on a quest to solve the mystery behind a key he discovered in his deceased father's closet. His father died in the 9/11 attacks, and Oskar believes the key is a clue to a message his father left behind. As he explores all five boroughs of New York City, he encounters a diverse group of people, each with their own stories and struggles. The narrative is a poignant exploration of grief, loss, and the search for closure.
The 5751st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 326-368
- Words
- 139,204
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 173rd on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- Modern classics: 11 novels that belong in the classroom (Today.com)