Author:
Jonathan Safran Foer
Publication Date:
print - 2005, e-book 2011
Absorbing story written from the perspective of a very imaginative 9 year old boy whose father died in the twin towers on 9/11. He's on a quest to connect with his father through his search for the lock that fits a key he found in his father's closet. In the process, we also learn the history of his father's parents through their letters and journals. It's a bit hard to follow as it jumps between the boy's story and the separate, sometimes jumbled and cryptic writings of his grandparents. I found the e-book a bit hard to follow on my Nook Tablet because of pictures and graphics included in the book. I also checked out the paper book and found it easier to read and follow. It's written in a very unconventional style and is an interesting and worthwhile read. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie by the same title.
