The story of Edgar Sawtelle

a novel

by

Hardcover, 566 pages

English language

Published Nov. 13, 2008 by Ecco.

ISBN:
978-0-06-137422-7
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OCLC Number:
179805747

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4 stars (1 review)

A tale reminiscent of "Hamlet" that also celebrates the alliance between humans and dogs follows speech-disabled Wisconsin youth Edgar, who bonds with three yearling canines and struggles to prove that his sinister uncle is responsible for his father's death.

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reviewed The story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

Unexpected Americana

4 stars

I enjoy running because it is one of the few things that gets me outside (disconnected!) and lets my mind wander within itself. The pacing of the story and the quality of the writing brought me a similar experience. There are moments of action, but there are also stretches where development is slow and the nuance of life comes to the front. The time for reflection within the story is what gives the unique story heart, and, for me, personal meaning.

Subjects

  • Human-animal relationships -- Fiction.
  • Fratricide -- Fiction.
  • Speech disorders -- Fiction.
  • Wisconsin -- Fiction.
  • Wisconsin -- Fiction.