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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (Oprah Book Club #62) (Hardcover)

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"[T]he most enchanting debut novel of the summer. Written over a decade by the heretofore unknown David Wroblewski and arriving as a bolt from the blue, this is a great, big, mesmerizing read, audaciously envisioned as classic Americana."

"[A] classic coming-of-age story with an ironic twist. Sustained by a momentum that has the crushing inevitability of fate, the propulsive narrative will have readers sucked in all the way through the breathtaking final scenes." (starred review)

"A stately, wonderfully written debut novel...Highly recommended."

Publisher's note

A Hamlet-style tale that also celebrates the ancient alliance between humans and dogs follow the coming-of-age of speech-disabled Wisconsin youth Edgar, who bonds with three yearling canines and struggles to prove that his sinister uncle is responsible for his father's death. 75,000 first printing.

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In this enchanting debut novel, a mute boy with the ability to communicate with dogs becomes suspicious of his uncle after the death of his father--a plot readers of HAMLET will find familiar. However, there is much more going on in this novel than merely a reenactment of Shakespeare's play: THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE is full of strange magic, lyrical prose, and a love of animals that are uniquely its own. Author David Wroblewski toiled on the novel for ten years, and the result is a rich and lovingly crafted book with a timeless classic quality.

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5 out of 5 stars Wonderful story Beautiful Writing!, December 7, 2008
By Sara
I loved this book but maybe it was written for people like me: I love my dog I love a good story I can sink my teeth into and I loved this book. Most know the essential plot, Hamlet but with dogs but it is much more... This is beautiful writing that deserves to be read for its artistry alone. Some will say it is too long at nearly 570 pages, but I sped through it in five days, and I finished wanting more! I have picked it back up a few times to re-read certain parts. Almondine, Edgars dog just got under my skin (in a good way!). This is a wonderful story it will make you smile and it will make you cry but you will never forget it!

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