Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close
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3.9
(1.9K)
Jonathan Safran Foer
A funny, uplifting novel about a boy's journey through New York in the aftermath of September 11th from one of today's most celebrated writers.Nine-year-old Oskar Schell embarks 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 of an exhilarating, affecting, often hilarious, and ultimately healing journey. With humor, tenderness, and awe, Jonathan Safran Foer confronts the traumas of our country's difficult history.
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Author
Jonathan Safran Foer
Pages
368
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2013-09-03
ISBN
0547416210 9780547416212
Ratings
Google: 4
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"Extremely tender and incredibly affirming. "
Molly Hans
"My favorite book forever. A beautiful emotional read."
Amanda Van Bogelen
"This book made me like reading"
Emmalyne Hellbusch
"Have you ever shared a sad hug with someone, where at the end of the hug you feel better, even though the sad thing still exists? And you share that moment of a tearful chuckle; appreciating the small bits of light that are illuminating the darkness? That’s what readings this book feels like. "
Meaghan McAdory
"9.1/10"
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"It’s been awhile since I read this book but extremely slow read and only finished for my bookclub"
Amy McKenna
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Ellen DeGeneres
"I liked it. I wanted more. With these types of stories, I always do, but I thought it was a fitting end"
Kari Buchheim
"An intricate weaving of storytelling from a handful of perspectives. Great read. I would love to meet the character - Oskar. "
Aubrey Yeager
"Heartfelt story about a boy who will do anything to feel close to his father who died in 911. Makes you think about how you spend each day. Are you living it like it’s your last? You will never know the last goodbye’s, kisses, or see you laters."
Gabby Claggett