Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
The novel is a richly layered narrative about a young man's quest to find the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazis during World War II. The story is told from two perspectives: a Ukrainian translator with a unique grasp on the English language and the young man himself who is also a budding writer. The book explores themes of memory, history, and the power of storytelling, all set against the backdrop of a tragic and tumultuous period in world history.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 9th on Paste Magazine's Best Books of the Decade(2000-2009) (Paste Magazine)
- 32nd on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 150th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
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