| | |  | Literature & Fiction | Home » » » The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel | | | | | | | Description: | | Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life on his family's farm in remote northern Wisconsin where they raise and train an extraordinary breed of dog. But when tragedy strikes, Edgar is forced to flee into the vast neighboring wilderness, accompanied by only three yearling pups. Struggling for survival, Edgar comes of age in the wild, and must face the choice of leaving forever or revealing the terrible truth behind what has happened. A riveting family saga as well as a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is destined to become a modern classic. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| David Wroblewski | | Hardcover:
| 576 pages | | Publisher:
| Ecco | | Publication Date:
| June 01, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0061374229 | | Package Length:
| 9.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 853 reviews |
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 Overcoming BarriersJan 07, 2009
This is a lovely story about animals and a disabled boy overcoming not only disability barriers but also general barriers in life that we all face. A good and entertaining lesson for us all.
 Riveting. Moving. MemorableJan 07, 2009
This is an amazing tale, written beautifully and full of mystical, poetic prose. I could not put this book down and commend the author for his original and breathtaking account of a very special boy.
Without reservation I have recommended it to many and I anticipate remembering this wonderful tale for many years to come.
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Not always a happy endingJan 06, 2009
Edgar Sawtelle had me spellbound. I was clearly not going to put this book down until I read the conclusion. Suffice it to say.. I do expect a sequel...if there is a possiblility that dogs could write. If and when a sequel is written, there might not be any spare time left in my life. Hmmmm that is a thought. At least I have more trust in a Sawtelle dog than I do in our present Government. What has become of "Forte"? Admittedly, I will be first in line to pre-order the sequel..
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 Tedious and Self-IndulgentJan 06, 2009
This book is tedious, self-indulgent, and over-hyped. It is a rip-off of Hamlet, books by Martha Grimes (human-like animals), and even Hard Times by Dickens (the loyal circus dog). After suffering through this book, there is no ending. The exhausted reader is left up to guessing what happens to the dogs. One can only assume they go to Henry Lamb's farm. I cannot recommend this book.
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 What Happened?Jan 06, 2009
I loved the players and the twisted, exciting story build up, but.....did the author suddenly leave town before writing the last chapter? This was not an ending, only a terrible, deflating, defeating let down. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (Oprah Book Club #62)
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