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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

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emileegargano's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book was really confusing and that’s the main reason I didn’t like it that much. However, it was one of the better books I had to read for school.

Also, I would rather not hear about the sex scenes between the grandma and grandpa. And, why is the grandpa writing about his sex life to his son? Same with grandma, except to her grandson?

The plot was interesting and I get the message but the characters are so odd to me. It would be fine if their behaviors were explained much better. Like, yes, I get that most of their behaviors’ reasonings have to be inferred but it’s so annoying that I was constantly questioning if I was actually understanding the plot.

Also, I just want to say that this could totally just be me and the style of books I like reading. This one makes you think hard and dissect the characters. I personally don’t care for books that make me think into things deeply. I’d much rather prefer to just read things that give me the information right in front of my face. That being said, if you like more confusing books, this is for you. The plot is actually pretty good and interesting. It’s a good story, just not executed in a way I prefer.

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frispbabe's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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augustst's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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abiveeke's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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ljohns118's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Very interesting read, I love books with POV changes, and though some weird things were going on in that family I liked the book overall. Somewhat sad/had some major sad parts, but not too sad and the end was really good. An interesting way to write about loss and it was cool to read the dialogue with the grandpa. I still imagine him and the grandma in the airport.

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