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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (Main Theme): Piano Solo, Sheet
Alexandre Desplat's main theme to Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is composed around a simple, memorable melody that works beautifully as a solo piano piece. This licensed, collectible sheet music edition allows pianists to apply their own talent to this melancholy masterpiece by one of Hollywood's most acclaimed composers.
6 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2012
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Alexandre Desplat
95 books4 followersAlexandre Michel Gérard Desplat (23 August 1961) is a French film composer and conductor.
He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Grammy Awards. Desplat was made an Officer of the Ordre national du Mérite and a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres both in 2016.
He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Grammy Awards. Desplat was made an Officer of the Ordre national du Mérite and a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres both in 2016.
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August 23, 2014
i simply love Oskar !
i also love the story of his grandparents , i'm not sure if i understand his grandfather or hate his guts .
the Japanese woman in the recording made me cry :(
i hate jimmy snyde -i think that's his name- and how he and his friends bully Oskar and crack up the bad way.
i love how much Oskar's grandmother loves him ! it makes me wonder if i'll ever be loved that way.
i also love the story of his grandparents , i'm not sure if i understand his grandfather or hate his guts .
the Japanese woman in the recording made me cry :(
i hate jimmy snyde -i think that's his name- and how he and his friends bully Oskar and crack up the bad way.
i love how much Oskar's grandmother loves him ! it makes me wonder if i'll ever be loved that way.
October 30, 2017
I felt it ended before it should. The writing and creativity were really excellent.
October 15, 2018
I love Oskar and the way he is handling the death of his dad. The book is very well written and the way the story of Oskar and his family is told, is brilliant!
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February 19, 2020A good book loved it
August 14, 2024
I loved Oskar and all his quirks
December 8, 2013
I have to admit I never would have read this book had it not been made into a movie. In fact, I had never even heard of it until I started seeing the advertisements. It appeared to have everything that a heart warming blockbuster should have in order to get an Oscar nomination: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, 9/11, cute lil kid that reminds us of Haley Joel Osment... Why wouldn't I want to read this book first?!
The book evokes all the right emotions from a reader that I think a really good book should. It makes you teary eyed. It makes your heart skip a beat. It makes you go "Awwe!" It is a 9/11 story so it makes you remember. It makes you recall that day, maybe think back to where you were and how you were affected. It makes you sad. It also makes you angry. More than once, I wanted to throw this book across the room. But I didn't. I finished it. And I'm glad I did.
I immediately warmed up to the kid, Oskar Schell, as a character. He's a cute little kid with a sense of humor, big heart, big imagination, one who asks too many questions. But as the central character, telling his story in first person, you have to remember how any real kid affected from 9/11 might react to losing a family member that day, how would they process it years later?
Sure, Oskar's story is an adventure - both physical and emotional - as he finds a key that he believes is a clue left by his father and he goes in search of the lock it opens. But the real journey is Oskar seeking answers to questions, and in truth, trying to find out what those questions are.
Oskar's chapters are intertwined with those told from his grandparents' point of view and their own struggling relationship with each other and with losing their son. Toss in the author's use of various photographs throughout the story to give the book an artistic point of view. There's also lots of play on words and stream of consciousness storytelling that, at times can be very daunting, definitely set a certain mood when reading it.
Like I said, I probably never would have read this book had it not been for the movie, though I haven't seen the movie yet and probably won't until it comes out on DVD. But I'm glad I did read it. It was not time wasted, and for me, any book that both frustrates and enlightens is a book worth spending time with.
The book evokes all the right emotions from a reader that I think a really good book should. It makes you teary eyed. It makes your heart skip a beat. It makes you go "Awwe!" It is a 9/11 story so it makes you remember. It makes you recall that day, maybe think back to where you were and how you were affected. It makes you sad. It also makes you angry. More than once, I wanted to throw this book across the room. But I didn't. I finished it. And I'm glad I did.
I immediately warmed up to the kid, Oskar Schell, as a character. He's a cute little kid with a sense of humor, big heart, big imagination, one who asks too many questions. But as the central character, telling his story in first person, you have to remember how any real kid affected from 9/11 might react to losing a family member that day, how would they process it years later?
Sure, Oskar's story is an adventure - both physical and emotional - as he finds a key that he believes is a clue left by his father and he goes in search of the lock it opens. But the real journey is Oskar seeking answers to questions, and in truth, trying to find out what those questions are.
Oskar's chapters are intertwined with those told from his grandparents' point of view and their own struggling relationship with each other and with losing their son. Toss in the author's use of various photographs throughout the story to give the book an artistic point of view. There's also lots of play on words and stream of consciousness storytelling that, at times can be very daunting, definitely set a certain mood when reading it.
Like I said, I probably never would have read this book had it not been for the movie, though I haven't seen the movie yet and probably won't until it comes out on DVD. But I'm glad I did read it. It was not time wasted, and for me, any book that both frustrates and enlightens is a book worth spending time with.
November 3, 2012
Brilliant book...great view of life from a child who lost his Father in 9/11, makes you realise how this event must have really touched those who lost nearest and dearest that terrible day. Clever and unique way of putting this across to the readers...an original book,and use of images to bring the story to life.
June 26, 2015
This remarkable book will have you laughing, surprised, and crying throughout the entire read. Each person is on their own journey through pain, hurt, then joy. They will learn more about each other through all of their lives and circumstances. This is definitely a book I will pick up again to read through and experience once more.
April 2, 2013
Complex, intriguing, fun and deeply poignant. Not an easy read because you must engage your brain to follow but a completely enjoyable read and one that takes you deep into the heart of a young boy and gives you so much insightful history into what molded him to be who he is at that moment in time.
June 27, 2013
Engaging, heartfelt, compelling...and unique. This novel sucked me in from the very first page. If you know someone with or work with children with Autism, this novel will resonate with you on some level.
March 4, 2014
An interesting very different book. It is very confusing though and the plot is kind of boring because not much is happening in the book. But I love the way the people think because it is so simple, so different. Confusing like thoughts are. And I like the stories of all the people he meets.
October 22, 2014
Loved this book and had been waiting to read it for a few years. I loved the main character and the fact that he took so many chances and was so daring. This book made it hard to put down whilst reading and my emotions matched those of the main character perfectly. I was so tuned into this book.
February 18, 2013
Had a really hard time reading this because of the dialogue between characters. I finally watched the movie which was much easier to follow the boy and his struggles.
April 22, 2013
Unique and very moving.
September 11, 2014
It had a great story line and fantastical characters!
January 27, 2014
I cried over it a lot.
February 23, 2014
great book!
February 13, 2015
I read this book 2 years ago .. I still remeber it's details .. it's quit interesting book .. loved it and am looking forward to read it again
October 15, 2015
Well written book, I cried a lot reading this book. You could actually feel for what this boy was going through. Very touching and emotional book.
March 14, 2016
extremely sad and funny emotion all together
June 27, 2013
Good good good
August 18, 2013
Watched the movie first and then read the book. A very captivating read and I cried too.
January 12, 2014
it was completely amazing, I have loved every single bit of this book, it totally captured my mind
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