Extremely good and incredibly successful - the new novel by Jonathan Safran Foer. Jonathan Safran Foer has already proven how wonderfully he can tell a story in his first novel "Everything Is Illuminated." With the unforgettable tale of young Oskar Schell, who lost his father on September 11, Foer once again showcases his literary talent. A brave book, emotionally powerful, sad, and funny at the same time. Oskar Schell is nine years old. As he states on his business card, he is a pacifist, inventor, jewelry designer, and tambourine player. Above all, he is deeply sad and disturbed by the death of his father. With his tambourine, Oskar wanders through New York, searching for a door lock that a mysterious key from his father's belongings might fit. On this odyssey, Oskar, who wants to uncover the reason for his father's senseless death, encounters many people.