The Story of Edgar Sawtelle Review

2008-09-23T08:15:00.001-07:00

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is the current Oprah's Book Club Selection. The novel is written by a first time author offering a modern take on Hamlet - however this time taken place in a rural landscaped Wisconsin. The author has a fabulous way with the English language that immerses the readings in a real world that is not only fascinating but very believable.

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Edgar Sawtelle was born a mute using only sign language to communicate. He leads a very simple lifestyle with his parents on their farm in the hills of Wisconsin's northern region. For many decades the family has raised and bread a fictional breed of dogs, who became Edgar's lifelong friend and ally.

Unfortunately the calmness doesn't last as he's greeted with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle. This once serene house is turned on its' ear as Claude steps into his family and mother's affections after the unexpected death of his father.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle author, David Wrobleski has created a masterpiece with his fantastic scene layouts, a beautiful vision drawn into a riveting family drama, an exploration of silence turns into a modern day classic.

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What Other Reader's Are Saying About The Story of Edgar Sawtelle:

"I flat-out loved The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, and spent twelve happy evenings immersed in the world David Wroblewski has created. As I neared the end, I kept finding excuses to put the book aside for a little, not because I didn't like it, but because I liked it too much; I didn't want it to end." - Stephen King

"A literary thriller with commercial legs, this stunning debut is bound to be a bestseller." - Publisher's Weekly

"The author's vivid descriptions of nature, his ability to describe the terrors of the wilderness and the horrors of living in a jungle, and his decision to narrate a part of the story from a dog's perspective have added distinct charm to the novel." - Y. Prabhu reader

"the best way to prepare you for this book is to tell you that once you reach the incredible scene where Edgar is confronted by the ghost of his dead father, you will not be able to set this book down until you finish it." - Zechristof reader

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle