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An Oprah’s Book Club Pick
#1 New York Times Bestseller
“A mystery, a thriller, a ghost story, and a literary tour de force . . . an authentic epic, long and lush, full of back story and observed detail . . . the author exercises a certain magic that catches and holds our attention, a magic that is undeniably his own.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review
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 mysteriously strikes, Edgar is forced to flee into the vast neighboring wilderness, accompanied by three yearling dogs. He comes of age in the wild, struggling for survival, until the day Edgar is forced to choose between leaving forever and returning home to learn the truth behind what has happened.
Filled with breathtaking scenes—the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain—The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a meditation on the limits of language and what lies beyond, a brilliantly inventive retelling of an ancient story, and an epic tale of devotion, betrayal, and courage in the American heartland.
From the Publisher
ASIN : B0015DPX7G
Publisher : HarperCollins e-books; Reprint edition (October 13, 2009)
Publication date : October 13, 2009
Language : English
File size : 5329 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 578 pages
Customers say
Customers find the writing style eloquent, inviting, and interesting. They also describe the plot as haunting, haunting with parallels to Hamlet. Readers describe the storyline as excellent, light-hearted, romantic, and epic. They find the characters well-developed and rich with information about dog training and dog behavior. However, some find the book too long, drawn out, and overwrought. Opinions are mixed on the tone, with some finding it compelling and heart wrenching, while others say it’s depressing. Reader opinions are mixed also on the pacing, with others finding it well-paced and riveting, and others finding the sluggish pace tiresome.
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