If you haven't read this book, I suggest you seek it out at your nearest library or bookstore- it is written by the magnificent Johnathan Safran Foer. It's about a 9 year old- Oskar Schell- whose father died int he World Trade Centers on 9.11. He finds a key in his dead father's closet which leads him on a quest to find the lock in which it goes. His journey through NYC turns out to be much deeper as he becomes involved with the people he runs into during his searching. In addition, we are introduced to a second storyline, that of his grandmother and grandfather's love and experiences of the Dresden bombings during WWII. Eventually the two plots intertwine, causing for a satisfying, tear-jerking conclusion. Read it!!! Cheers, and love, Dylan
i just began reading everything is illuminated right now and its different from what ive ever read, in a good way. Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close is on my list.
finally someone made a thread about this guy!! i love jonathan safran foer. i read everything is illuminated and was instantly fascinated. i'm about halfway done with extremely loud and incredibly close and it's had the same hold on me. he's so creative with the plot and the organization/the way everything unfolds is so intriguing! it's been a while since an author has amazed me as much as he has
