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Jonathan Safran Foer

This character is trying to learn more about his family history.

Alex/Sasha

This character acts as a translator, but does not know enough of the language to translate well.

Grandfather

This character survived the Nazi invasion by betraying a friend.

Father

This character is often drunk and abuses others.

Little Igor

This character received a bicycle for his 14th birthday.

Safran

This character's arm died and became a "useless lump" when the character was just a child.

Brod

This character was raised on a lie and was found in the river as a baby.

Yankel

This character keeps a note from a loved one who left for selfish reasons.

The Kolker

This character is hit in the head with a blade that cannot be removed.

Lista

This character collects items from a destroyed town.

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