Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

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Jonathan Safran Foer, acclaimed for his debut novel, explores the traumas of recent history with humor and tenderness, discovering solace in imagination. The story follows nine-year-old Oskar Schell, an inventive and spirited boy on a secret quest across New York City. His mission is to find the lock that fits a mysterious key belonging to his father, who perished in the 9/11 attacks. Oskar’s journey takes him from Central Park to Coney Island and Harlem, where he dreams up whimsical inventions aimed at protecting his loved ones, like a birdseed shirt for flight or a device to hear heartbeats. While his goal is filled with hope, the past looms large with stories of loss. Throughout his adventure, Oskar meets a diverse cast of characters, including a 103-year-old war reporter, a tour guide who never leaves the Empire State Building, and various lovers, each embodying survival in their own way. Ultimately, Oskar returns to his father's grave, now accompanied by a silent stranger who has been living in his grandmother’s apartment. Together, they confront the past by digging up his father's empty coffin, bringing the journey full circle.