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Book Review of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
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This memorable novel will remind many readers of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." However, resilient, thoughtful and observant Edgar Sawtelle is not another Prince of Denmark. I doubt that everyone will love this pensive book set in rural Wisconsin in the middle of the 20th century. But I can predict that no one who reads this beautifully written book will ever forget Edgar or the dogs and people he loves.