The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (P.S.)
Registered by nancyluvsbooks of Williamsburg, Virginia USA on 7/9/2010
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Book Description
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 thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful home. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm--and into Edgar's mother's affections.
Grief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfires--spectacularly. Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him. But his need to face his father's murderer and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs turn Edgar ever homeward.
David Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes--the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain--create a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable 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 thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful home. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm--and into Edgar's mother's affections.
Grief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfires--spectacularly. Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him. But his need to face his father's murderer and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs turn Edgar ever homeward.
David Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes--the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain--create a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable modern classic.
I really liked this book and would recommend it as a wonderful read.
Journal Entry 3 by nancyluvsbooks at Steak & Shake on Hack's Cross Rd in Memphis, Tennessee USA on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (2/26/2011 UTC) at Steak & Shake on Hack's Cross Rd in Memphis, Tennessee USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
To be released at the meetup at Steak & Shake on Hack's Cross Rd. Happy Reading!
Enjoyed breakfast with my girlfriends and catching up on all the news.
This book is reserved for bookstogive's General Literature VBB.
Update 8/6/13 = Reserved for booklady331
Update 8/6/13 = Reserved for booklady331
Arrived today; Started in Florida and arrived back here again. Thank you for sharing it with me.
Just starting this book. I will journal after I finish it.
I am giving up on this book. I have read 90 pages and I just can't get into the story line. I am not drawn to pick it up and I can easily put it down. I have way too many books to read to continue. I will find a new reader.
Journal Entry 9 by 
booklady331
at ——- Wild Released Somewhere In Cape Coral ——- in Cape Coral, Florida USA on Wednesday, March 18, 2020
booklady331 at ——- Wild Released Somewhere In Cape Coral ——- in Cape Coral, Florida USA on Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Released 4 yrs ago (3/19/2020 UTC) at ——- Wild Released Somewhere In Cape Coral ——- in Cape Coral, Florida USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Enjoy! For Oh, the Places We Can Go Release Challenge 2020 -- Edgar, TX
