Everything Is Illuminated
by Jonathan Safran Foer
Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 131.5K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 276 pages.
About Everything Is Illuminated
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jonathan Safran Foer |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 276 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.90 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 131,492 |
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What genre is Everything Is Illuminated?
Everything Is Illuminated is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Everything Is Illuminated worth reading?
Based on 131.5K reader ratings, Everything Is Illuminated has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Everything Is Illuminated?
Everything Is Illuminated has 276 pages.
Who wrote Everything Is Illuminated?
Everything Is Illuminated was written by Jonathan Safran Foer. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for Everything Is Illuminated?
The ISBN-13 for Everything Is Illuminated is 9780060529700.0.
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