Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

I can't write a review for this awesome book. It's just one of those books that don't allow you to do anything meaningful for a while once you've finished them. It's captivating, depressing and sometimes serene. It's like the smile that blooms on your face after you realize you've been weeping for nothing. A great book, by an author I didn't consider a top one, at least not until this book. Safran Foer writes about the post-9/11 America in a heart-breaking way, through the eyes of nine-year-old Oskar, who tries to solve a mystery related to his deceased father. Like I said, I can't review it, but it was wonderful and sad and so so beautiful. Easily earned its way into my favourite books list.