57 pages 1 hour read

Jonathan Safran Foer

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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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