Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

The narrative feels so intimate and raw, almost like a child’s unfiltered view of grief. I wonder what led the author to focus on this perspective for such heavy themes.

The non-linear storytelling kept me on edge and made the loss feel more tangible. Was this approach something the author planned from the start or a decision made during writing?

The book handles grief in such a delicate way—I'm curious how different readers personally connected or struggled with the portrayal.