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.
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- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 326-368
- Original Language
- English
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
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- Ekstremt Højt & Utrolig Tæt På
- Extremamente Alto E Incrivelmente Perto
- Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
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- Cart's Top 200 Adult Books for Young Adults (Book)
- Modern classics: 11 novels that belong in the classroom (Today.com)
- The Books of Our Time (Der Spiegel)