Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close | Paperback

Jonathan Safran Foer wrote this book subsequently to the 9/11 disaster. The book is about Oscar Schell, a nine year-old boy, who lost his father in the crash. Oscar is a very intelligent boy whose mind wanders endlessly, so when he finds a mysterious letter with a key in an old vase left by his father, his journey begins. At first he believes it to be a treasure hunt composed by his father, but as he finds clue after clue the truth is revealed.
I read the book as part of my literary exam, but even though it was a chore, once I had begun reading, I couldn't put it back down. Read this book if you want to explore the repercussions of 9/11 through the eyes of a young boy.

My dad lent me the book, i got really into it but i lost it! so had to buy another one!!!!I Havent finished it yet but its really good!!

I havent read a book that iv loved this much before!! So well dont Jonathan Safran Foer!! i will be checking out his other books now!!

truly amazing storytelling here! different perspectives are woven into the story of nine year old oskar who lost his father on 9/11, and that lost father lost his father. two mothers: oskar's and his father's. they also join in the storytelling. masterly written!
and then you have the fantastic naive philosophy of a nine year old boy who tries to cope with all the disasters (little ones and big ones) in his life and all the people he encounters (each with their own oddities)
also the typography is original and is a part of the story here!
great read! highly recommendable in my humble opinion.