I really enjoyed reading extremely loud and Incredibly Close because Oskar was a character who had so many different traits, that it would be easy for everyone to pick a trait out from him and relate to in some way. Oskars mind is very scattered with all the knowledge he has absorbed in his life. After his father died we went on an exploration through his point of view and were able to learn with him about the things he was discovering about himself and others. Stories like this keep me engaged, especially when hey are emotional like this one. After the way Oskar was raised, do you think he will rasie his children this way or do you think he felt the rules were too strict and will raise his children differently?
I think Oskar will raise his children in a similar manner to the way his dad raised him. The reason being he was so close to his dad, and I think he enjoyed his life fully until his father passed away.
I think Oskar will raise his kids like his father raised him because Oskar respected him so much. I can see him planning Reconnaissance Expeditions for his kids to solve.
Yes, I enjoy the book Extremely Loud and Incredibly close. I thought the book was very interesting. I especially liked the main character Oskar because I can relate to his independence. His independence was he was able to go anywhere and with my parents it is similar because I am able to come and go as I please. I also liked Oskar because he knew was different and was proud of it. If Oscar was not so different I believe he would have never gotten closure about his father's death. I believe Oskar got closure because he imaged all the events leading to his dad’s death backwards where he finally says,”We would have all been safe” (Foer, 326) then the images of a man flying upward toward the tower instead of downward. I think the author shows the man going upward to show how in Oskars mind he is thinking about his dad being alive instead of his death. What did you guys think about the ending of this book?
I agree that Oskar has changed his viewpoint on his father’s death. He used to look on all his memories of his father and be very depressed. He did not like it when his mother compared him to his father because he did not want to think about him being gone. After his mission, he wants to think of his dad as being alive. I believe he can now look back on his memories and be happy instead of sad.
I did not enjoy reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. I found the plot was very drawn out. In the beginning Oskar tells readers the story of his jujitsu class, his tambourine, and then a National Geographic magazine. He describes, “there are more people alive now than have died in all of human history” (Foer 3). These events are irrelevant to the plot and make the story longer than it needs to be. I did, however, like the way Foer organizes the book. He inserts letters from Oskar’s grandfather in between chapters of Oskar’s life. Oskar recalls when he discovered that his dad left voicemail messages before he died. Foer ends the chapter writing, “I looked at the caller ID and saw that it was him” (Foer 15). The next chapter is a letter from Thomas. The author does a good job building suspense for the readers. In the first part of the letter, Thomas says he writes to his unborn child. I like the author’s persisting theme of the relationship between fathers and their children. Do you find the story too long or do you like the additional information about Oskar’s life?
Personally I enjoyed Oskar's little side stories I thought they were entertaining to read about, and helped me understand more about Oskar's mindset on life.
I feel that this story is not too long. I like having all of Oskar's thoughts in the book because that is what keeps the story together and keeps it from being boring.
The story never become boring but I suggest reading it multiple time to be able to catch all the little things that you can miss with just one read. The little stories the flashbacks and the picture mean so much more after a few reads and help you understand the struggles deeper
I agree with Jaxon because there were a few things I didn't understand at all so I'd back track a few pages or look up things on the internet to help me understand the story and it really did help.
For the most part I really enjoyed reading Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. Oskar Schell, the main character, has so many different traits and a very unique personality. Some of his traits I can personally relate to and understand, and then there are some that I question and don’t really agree on. The author includes so many of Oskar's own thoughts that I feel are nice to have because it keeps the story interesting and moves it along more smoothly. It was almost as if we were in Oskar's mind and we knew all his thoughts and actions, and almost like we were Oskar. Overall this is a book that I would recommend because it is a good read. Usually it takes me awhile to fully like and understand a book, and this is one that I related to and could get myself to read willingly instead of forcefully.
Throughout the book Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close it was very difficult to follow and understand what is happening within the book therefore I did not enjoy this book as much as others did. When reading this book I can picture that a lot of different kids could relate to how Oskar must of felt through this experience. From the author's perspective of when he wrote this book was his intention was probably for kids who have lost their parents to be able to have something to connect their life to. A time that I thought was very hard to understand was “Want’ was a word I lost early on, which is not to say I stopped wanting things -- I wanted things more......” (16). This is when the author introduces a new character and switches who is telling the story which is very confusing. After reading how the book ended I wonder what inspired Jonathan Safran Foer to write this book?
The book can be about more than just "parent loss" I feel he wrote this as a book or a story to give everyone who reads hope to continue when everything comes crashing down and you feel alone that you are still capable no matter the circumstances.
Yeah I agree with you, I didn't really enjoy this book because I found this book really confusing to follow and understand too. I learned through book clubs that when the there is a titled page it is Oskar's grandmother writing but other wise it seemed to change perspectives and I couldn't catch on.
This is my favorite book of all time. I connect with Oskar in so many ways. I may not of lost a father like he did but me and everyone else have had a struggle that eats away at you. For me when Oskar said “What I needed to hear was “I’m OK,” but what I heard was nothing.” (Foer, 235) I connect to this because I have had feelings I was nothing, Like I was doing nothing right and I couldn’t keep going on my own I needed someone to tell my I was “OK” These were dark times in my life do too the things going on to me then but I powered through much like Oskar and I was able to answer my “quest”
I didn’t really enjoying reading my novel because it was very confusing at first and long and didn’t really make sense. Though now finishing the book I really enjoyed the last parts where Oskar realizes what was going on, “And then, all of a sudden, it made perfect sense. All of a sudden I understood why, when Mom asked where I was going, and I said “Out,” she didn’t ask anymore questions. She didn’t have to, because she knew.” (291), I found this quote as well as the whole ending of the book to be really intriguing compared to the rest of the book. This quote explains where Oskar realizes that this whole mission was set up and reflects on the moment he didn’t pick up his Dad calling for help on the phone message.
I really enjoyed reading extremely loud and Incredibly Close because Oskar was a character who had so many different traits, that it would be easy for everyone to pick a trait out from him and relate to in some way. Oskars mind is very scattered with all the knowledge he has absorbed in his life. After his father died we went on an exploration through his point of view and were able to learn with him about the things he was discovering about himself and others. Stories like this keep me engaged, especially when hey are emotional like this one. After the way Oskar was raised, do you think he will rasie his children this way or do you think he felt the rules were too strict and will raise his children differently?
ReplyDeleteI think Oskar will raise his children in a similar manner to the way his dad raised him. The reason being he was so close to his dad, and I think he enjoyed his life fully until his father passed away.
DeleteI think Oskar will raise his kids like his father raised him because Oskar respected him so much. I can see him planning Reconnaissance Expeditions for his kids to solve.
DeleteI agree with how may different traits that Oskar has and that everyone can easily pick one that they can relate to.
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ReplyDeleteYes, I enjoy the book Extremely Loud and Incredibly close. I thought the book was very interesting. I especially liked the main character Oskar because I can relate to his independence. His independence was he was able to go anywhere and with my parents it is similar because I am able to come and go as I please. I also liked Oskar because he knew was different and was proud of it. If Oscar was not so different I believe he would have never gotten closure about his father's death. I believe Oskar got closure because he imaged all the events leading to his dad’s death backwards where he finally says,”We would have all been safe” (Foer, 326) then the images of a man flying upward toward the tower instead of downward. I think the author shows the man going upward to show how in Oskars mind he is thinking about his dad being alive instead of his death. What did you guys think about the ending of this book?
I agree that Oskar has changed his viewpoint on his father’s death. He used to look on all his memories of his father and be very depressed. He did not like it when his mother compared him to his father because he did not want to think about him being gone. After his mission, he wants to think of his dad as being alive. I believe he can now look back on his memories and be happy instead of sad.
DeleteI did not enjoy reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. I found the plot was very drawn out. In the beginning Oskar tells readers the story of his jujitsu class, his tambourine, and then a National Geographic magazine. He describes, “there are more people alive now than have died in all of human history” (Foer 3). These events are irrelevant to the plot and make the story longer than it needs to be. I did, however, like the way Foer organizes the book. He inserts letters from Oskar’s grandfather in between chapters of Oskar’s life. Oskar recalls when he discovered that his dad left voicemail messages before he died. Foer ends the chapter writing, “I looked at the caller ID and saw that it was him” (Foer 15). The next chapter is a letter from Thomas. The author does a good job building suspense for the readers. In the first part of the letter, Thomas says he writes to his unborn child. I like the author’s persisting theme of the relationship between fathers and their children. Do you find the story too long or do you like the additional information about Oskar’s life?
ReplyDeletePersonally I enjoyed Oskar's little side stories I thought they were entertaining to read about, and helped me understand more about Oskar's mindset on life.
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DeleteI feel that this story is not too long. I like having all of Oskar's thoughts in the book because that is what keeps the story together and keeps it from being boring.
DeleteI agree with Johanna and when she said Oskar's thoughts made the book more interesting and helped us as readers better understand how he was thinking.
DeleteThe story never become boring but I suggest reading it multiple time to be able to catch all the little things that you can miss with just one read. The little stories the flashbacks and the picture mean so much more after a few reads and help you understand the struggles deeper
DeleteI agree with Jaxon because there were a few things I didn't understand at all so I'd back track a few pages or look up things on the internet to help me understand the story and it really did help.
DeleteFor the most part I really enjoyed reading Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. Oskar Schell, the main character, has so many different traits and a very unique personality. Some of his traits I can personally relate to and understand, and then there are some that I question and don’t really agree on. The author includes so many of Oskar's own thoughts that I feel are nice to have because it keeps the story interesting and moves it along more smoothly. It was almost as if we were in Oskar's mind and we knew all his thoughts and actions, and almost like we were Oskar. Overall this is a book that I would recommend because it is a good read. Usually it takes me awhile to fully like and understand a book, and this is one that I related to and could get myself to read willingly instead of forcefully.
ReplyDeleteThroughout the book Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close it was very difficult to follow and understand what is happening within the book therefore I did not enjoy this book as much as others did. When reading this book I can picture that a lot of different kids could relate to how Oskar must of felt through this experience. From the author's perspective of when he wrote this book was his intention was probably for kids who have lost their parents to be able to have something to connect their life to. A time that I thought was very hard to understand was “Want’ was a word I lost early on, which is not to say I stopped wanting things -- I wanted things more......” (16). This is when the author introduces a new character and switches who is telling the story which is very confusing. After reading how the book ended I wonder what inspired Jonathan Safran Foer to write this book?
ReplyDeleteThe book can be about more than just "parent loss" I feel he wrote this as a book or a story to give everyone who reads hope to continue when everything comes crashing down and you feel alone that you are still capable no matter the circumstances.
DeleteYeah I agree with you, I didn't really enjoy this book because I found this book really confusing to follow and understand too. I learned through book clubs that when the there is a titled page it is Oskar's grandmother writing but other wise it seemed to change perspectives and I couldn't catch on.
DeleteThis is my favorite book of all time. I connect with Oskar in so many ways. I may not of lost a father like he did but me and everyone else have had a struggle that eats away at you. For me when Oskar said “What I needed to hear was “I’m OK,” but what I heard was nothing.” (Foer, 235) I connect to this because I have had feelings I was nothing, Like I was doing nothing right and I couldn’t keep going on my own I needed someone to tell my I was “OK” These were dark times in my life do too the things going on to me then but I powered through much like Oskar and I was able to answer my “quest”
ReplyDeleteI didn’t really enjoying reading my novel because it was very confusing at first and long and didn’t really make sense. Though now finishing the book I really enjoyed the last parts where Oskar realizes what was going on, “And then, all of a sudden, it made perfect sense. All of a sudden I understood why, when Mom asked where I was going, and I said “Out,” she didn’t ask anymore questions. She didn’t have to, because she knew.” (291), I found this quote as well as the whole ending of the book to be really intriguing compared to the rest of the book. This quote explains where Oskar realizes that this whole mission was set up and reflects on the moment he didn’t pick up his Dad calling for help on the phone message.
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