Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2

This came a little later than expecting, I didn't finish it in class and my internet has been down until about an hour ago.


Oskar's coping with the loss of his dad seems so realistic; I imagine multiple people feel like this after something of this magnitude happens. Oskar lashes out at his mother, and finds solace in his grandmother and her suffering as well. Oskar seems to be quite confused, despite his extreme intelligence. I imagine that Oskar is thinking that his dad will just walk through the door at any time, and that it all isn’t happening. I mean, I for one can’t think what I would do or say or think if I found out one day one of my loved ones wasn’t coming home.

The narration still comes through as jumbled as ever, but now I can see that it isn’t because Oskar has some disease per say, but because he is so intelligent. Oskar can solve incredible math in his head for his age, and just shows a keen, clever personality.  

The feeling of sadness and depression really comes through during this part of the book. It is almost as if it is happening to you; the feeling that comes from Foer’s writing is just so strong. If the movie is half as great as this book is becoming, I know I’ll love it.

All About Michael Gibler

Hi my name is Michael Gibler. I'm a Senior at West Monona and have lived here since I was five. I actually was born in San Francisco, California. I love music and am a gamer as well. I play guitar, piano, and sing. I have an acoustic Yamaha guitar, and two electric guitars. My newest is my prized possession, an American Standard Fender Stratocaster.

I have applied at two schools; Iowa and Stanford. I have been accepted to the University of Iowa, and will go there if I dont get accepted to Stanford.

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Assessment 1

For the sack of my typing hand, i will refer to this book as ELICA. This is the story about a young boy, Oskar Schell, who's father dies in the attacks on the World Trade Center. The boy is distraught, for he doesnt have a good relationship with his mother; his dad was his best friend. Oskar finds a key though, that belonged to his dad, and he starts on a journey to find what the key unlocks.

I know that this book has received much controversy because people whine and complain that it uses a tragedy as its back drop, and that it was in poor taste and a bunch of stuff. I believe that it helps because it ties the story into a real life event that most everyone who reads the book witnessed. I mean, there are books about the holocaust and plenty of other tragedies, so I think its unfair to dismiss this book for using 9/11.

Jonathan Safran Foer's writing style in this book is very unique as well. It is somewhat jumbled and patched together, which is intentional for Oskar seems to have extreme ADD. I have enjoyed the book imensely so far, and cant wait to read more.