However, I found the grandparents’ storylines disjointed and difficult to follow. I felt compassion for the child who has suddenly lost his father and describes what is obviously depression as “heavy boots.” It hits very close to home for me. I thought Oskar’s story, though it stretches the limits of belief, was touching. This is another book where I can appreciate its artistry but is not a particularly enjoyable reading experience. Themes include the silence of suffering, the impact of trauma, and how difficult it can be to overcome. Their stories involve letters written from Oskar’s grandfather to his father and from Oskar’s grandmother to Oskar. An intertwined story tells of Oskar's grandparents' difficult lives after surviving the bombing of Dresden during World War II. After finding a key in his father’s closet, Oskar embarks upon a quest to locate what it opens, symbolically paying tribute to his father's life while also helping him heal. Narrated by precocious nine-year-old Oskar Schell, this book relates his journey to express grief for his father, who died in the 9-11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
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