If you are wondering what book you should pick up next, may I suggest that you read Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer if you haven't already done so.
The book's protagonist is Oskar Shell, a precocious nine-year-old boy who had lost his father in the 911 World Trade Center attacks two years ago. While going through his father's things, he finds a key which doesn't seem to open any lock or door at home. So Oskar sets out to find the lock to which the key belongs to. In his quest, he meets different people and embarks on a journey of healing for himself and the people he encounters.
The plot is quirky with a few odd characters, yet it also manages to explore and bring out the emotional distress and hurt experienced by the families of the 911 victims. The narrative structure of the novel is very innovative and it's been a long while since I came across a book like that.
Highly recommended!
Posted by DSD at April 18, 2007 10:44 PMSounds like a good read! Did an online search and found a copy at the Manchester Lib... will grab it the next time i make a trip there.
Posted by: vitavian at April 19, 2007 2:06 AM