ISBN 9780141008257
Rs. 1,120
Penguin Books
Everything is Illuminated
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and Holocaust narratives
With only a yellowing photograph in hand, a young man -- also named Jonathan Safran Foer -- sets out to find the woman who may or may not have saved his grandfather from the Nazis. Accompanied by an old man haunted by memories of the war; an amorous dog named Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior; and the unforgettable Alex, a young Ukrainian translator who speaks in a sublimely butchered English, Jonathan is led on a quixotic journey over a devastated landscape and into an unexpected past.
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- Follows a journey through Ukraine in search of a wartime savior
- Features a memorable cast including a translator with unique English
- Blends past and present in a narrative about memory and history
- Written by Jonathan Safran Foer, a noted contemporary author
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What is the book about?
It follows a young man named Jonathan Safran Foer as he searches for a woman who may have saved his grandfather from the Nazis, using a photograph as his only clue.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters include Jonathan, the narrator; Alex, a young Ukrainian translator; an old man haunted by war memories; and a dog named Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior.
Is the book based on a true story?
The book is a work of fiction, though it features a character named after the author and draws on historical events.
What is the setting?
The story is set in Ukraine, where Jonathan travels to find the woman in the photograph.