Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

The novel tells the story of Oskar Schell, a nine-year-old boy who embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his father's death in the 9/11 attacks.

Oskar discovers a key in a vase that belonged to his father and sets out to find the lock it fits, meeting various people with the surname Black along the way.

The narrative interweaves Oskar's story with his grandparents' experiences during the Dresden bombings, exploring themes of trauma, mourning, family, and the struggle between self-destruction and self-preservation.

Through his journey, Oskar learns to cope with his grief and finds a deeper connection with his mother and his own sense of identity.