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Set in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the novel follows nine‑year‑old Oskar Schell as he searches the five boroughs of New York for a lock that fits a key his father left behind after the World Trade Center bombing. Oskar’s journey is marked by his inventive spirit—he dreams up gadgets to protect loved ones—and his encounters with a diverse cross‑section of New Yorkers, from a 103‑year‑old war reporter to a tenacious tour guide. Through humor, tenderness, and awe, the story explores themes of loss, grief, and the power of imagination to heal. As Oskar’s search brings him closer to his father’s final resting place, he discovers unexpected companionship and the possibility of redemption, offering a moving portrait of how ordinary people find solace amid tragedy.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Jonathan Safran Foer
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