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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel

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The extraordinary debut novel that became a modern classic

Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose remarkable gift for companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally. Edgar seems poised to carry on his family's traditions, but when catastrophe strikes, he finds his once-peaceful home engulfed in turmoil.

Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the Sawtelle farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who accompany him, until the day he is forced to choose between leaving forever or returning home to confront the mysteries he has left unsolved.

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.

Long -
An interesting read, but it's easy to get lost in the story - especially while wondering in the woods! Still there are twists and turns along the way and an ending you won't likely forget.

I enjoyed the dogs in this novel. As the young boy grows, he becomes attached to his pets and they are a pivotal piece of the story. His relationship with them is one of trust.

There is a bit of mystery, drama, and thrill to the story as well. You can get it all when a book is as long as this one.

Enlightenment On The Way -
Something is missing. I know Steven King liked it because 1/4 of its just tedious. Maybe is the predisposition to story telling that got in the way. Well, i just hope his next book will be easier to read. It was worth reading if just for the content and its distribution of ideas and feelings. It does show how we humans are a predictable sick lot that could have achieved natural Enlightenment. As the book shows, is too late...

An Impeccable New Telling of an Age-Old Story: Outstanding! -
I have to start by conspiring with Amazon (Best of the Month, June 2008), Oprah (Book Club Selection), Stephen King ("I flat-out loved The Story of Edgar Sawtelle...I won't read another one this good for a long, long time.") and Publishers Weekly (Starred review) on the brilliance of this book.

David Wroblewski's voice and storytelling ability are unbelievable for a novice author. This has to rank among the best debut novels written. This isn't a simple retelling of Shakespear's "Hamlet" in a modern setting, it's an intricate look at human emotions, motives and desires, and how they can cause life-altering actions. Wroblewski's choice in telling various aspects of the puzzle through different sets of eyes adds to the plot's intrigue.

I won't summarize the events of "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle"--you can read those in the numerous critical reviews and by perusing over 1,500 Amazon customer reviews. I'll just say that even though neither the main character, Edgar Sawtelle, nor his supporting cast, the Sawtelle dogs, verbalize anything in over 600 pages, they manage to say a lot more than the lead personalities in most other works.

I'm more than happy to have added this novel to the top shelf of my main bookcase.

Loved this book! -
I loved this book! I did not love the ending but it wasn't my story to tell, only the authors and if he chose that ending - well it's what he wanted. It is fiction after all and we can always self choose another ending. As I am no longer in school and not into dissecting the books I read all I can say is that I was absolutely entertained, enthralled and did not want to put it down until it was done. I had no expectations prior and was simply surprised with the directions the story went. It made me read harder not to miss the suggestions and connections (I often read over sections when they don't catch my attention). Fiction is meant to be entertaining and I certainly was. This was a story that occupied my thoughts long after I was done.

Second Best Book I've Ever Read -
There were times reading this book I had to set it down - it literally took my breath away. This book touched my soul. Thank you David Wroblewski for sharing your gift and writing such a lovely book. I'm also a dog owner and dog-loving nut. This book taught me some communication skills with my dogs I never knew existed.

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