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Fooie! What a disappointing puerile cartoon this book is. It is an insult to the gravity of 9/11 and its meaning. The cloying Oskar is the most annoyingly obnoxious juvenile charachter in history. I wish there was a "no star" choice. If you want a novel that really addresses the meaning of 9/11 and its aftermath in a sensitive, mature and deeply nuanced fashion spend your book money of Ian McEwan's newest masterpiece: "Saturday." I picked up a copy this morning and, half-way through it, I am amazed at its power, beauty and depth. I'm a long time fan of Mr. McEwan and this is one of his best.