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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer was published in 2005. The novel focuses on Oskar Schell, a precocious nine-year-old boy who lost his father in the 9/11 attacks. Searching for meaning in his grief, Oskar embarks on a quest throughout New York City, following a mysterious key left behind by his father. The novel weaves together themes of loss, love, and the impact of trauma on human connections. Foer’s narrative style, incorporating visual elements and multiple perspectives, creates an emotionally resonant exploration of coping with tragedy and finding solace in unexpected places.

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