57 pages 1 hour read

Jonathan Safran Foer

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer follows nine-year-old Oskar Schell as he grapples with his father's death in the September 11 attacks. Oskar finds a key in his father's closet and embarks on a quest across New York City to uncover the lock it opens, navigating complex relationships, grief, and the influence of the past.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Jonathan Safran Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close receives praise for its inventive narrative style and emotionally poignant storytelling. Critics highlight its unique blend of text and visual elements, as well as its compelling protagonist. However, some find its fragmented structure and whimsical tone distracting. Overall, it's a polarizing but impactful novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close?

A reader who would enjoy Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer is interested in emotionally complex narratives that intertwine historical events with personal tragedy. Comparable to readers of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Life of Pi by Yann Martel, this audience appreciates unique storytelling and introspective characters.

Recommended

Reading Age

16-18years

Book Details

Genre

Historical Fiction

Coming of Age / Bildungsroman

Drama / Tragedy

Topics

Grief / Death

Trauma / Abuse / Violence

Period

September 11 Attacks

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness

Relationships: Family