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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (P.S.)
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle - P.S.
Author: David Wroblewski
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 come...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780061374234
ISBN-10: 0061374237
Publication Date: 6/1/2009
Pages: 480
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 175 ratings
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (P.S.) on + 134 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
Yikes! I am shocked by the negative reviews of this book. To each their own; personally, I am not usually a fan of Oprah's book club picks, but this one came recommended to me by many different people so I decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did. Shakespeare adaptations are often hit-or-miss, but this re-imagining of Hamlet set in Northern Wisconsin was very moving. The landscape and setting are huge draws for this book, and I found all the characters, even the villains, to be well-rounded and meaningful. Warning: If you do not own a dog before reading this book, you will probably want to by the end of it! I'm a huge Stephen King fan, and his recommendation of this book sealed the deal for me in terms of reading it; I echo his sentiment that "I closed the book with that regret readers feel only after experiencing the best stories: It's over, you think, and I won't read another one this good for a long, long time." Negative reviews aside, please give this one a try; for me it was an awesome, moving experience.
dawnmsh avatar reviewed The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (P.S.) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This seems to be a book that either people absolutely love or absolutely hate. I loved every minute of it!! I understand why some are upset by the ending, but if you know that this story parallels "Hamlet", then the ending is not a shock. I just really enjoyed everything--the characters, the descriptions, the writing style and pacing of the book. It's a book I really found myself immersed in while I was reading it, and I couldn't stop thinking about it for several days after I was done.
saramitz avatar reviewed The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (P.S.) on
Helpful Score: 4
Although I did enjoy the portion of the story where Edgar runs away, by and large this book was tediously long. Had I not been on vacation when I read it, I doubt I would have finished it. It was very repetitive in regards to the dog training (yes, I get it, the dogs were well trained!). If you are looking for a way to kill a lot of time, then this book is for you. If you want to sit and relax while you enjoy a story, I don't recommend this book.
reviewed The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (P.S.) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
One of the best books I've ever read. I'll certainly go back and read it again one day. I hated the end, but it really was the only ending there could be.

Great book.
joan13 avatar reviewed The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (P.S.) on + 47 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
OMG!! I finally finished this freakin' book! A first novel for the author. Overall the story is enjoyable, well-written, but contains a bit too much detail about dogs, their training and breeding for me. The characters are well developed, including the dogs. The main character is a boy with no vocal ability to speak. He has enriching relationships with his family and the family dogs. He endures his own coming of age journey. A great book for dog lovers who enjoy reading long stories. Not my favorite book, but Stephen King loved it, so what do I know? P.S. I would rather actually read the real Hamlet.
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reviewed The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (P.S.) on + 12 more book reviews
Interesting story and a nice read.
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A definite must read. Book is engaging with excellent character development throughout. Will appeal to all dog lovers.
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This is a well written story and should have been captivating, but I struggled to keep the momentum of reading it and only kept reading because it was a pick in my book club. Although suspenseful, it never captured my attention enough to really want to know what would happen next. However, many people I have spoken with have really enjoyed this book. I think it is the type of story that you really love or find yourself just not enjoying. My advise, if you are not liking the book, put it down, it really does not get any more exciting.


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