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Manufacturer: Ecco
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780061374227
ISBN: 0061374229
Label: Ecco
Manufacturer: Ecco
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 576
Publication Date: 2008-06-01
Publisher: Ecco
Release Date: 2008-06-10
Studio: Ecco
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Summary: One of the most depressing books I've ever read.
Comment: When I first heard the author interviewed on Diane Rehm, I thought it sounded like a great book, but I chose not to read it at the time since it was about dogs and I convinced myself that at least one dog would die and I'm extremely emotional in when it comes to non-human animials.
Like Oprah frequently warns, one should always listen to their gut instinct.
Unfortunately, I was later told by someone I know that I simply must read this book (although admittedly, not someone I trusted even before the recommendation) and then Oprah put in on her list (I don't hold it against her). So, I finally decided that if Wroblewski spent 10 years writing the story, I should give it a go. After suffering through the few days it took to get through this, I wonder how he could have spent that much time creating such an abysmal tale.
The story was nothing but tragedy from start to finish. I agree that the passages devoted to Almondine's thoughts were poignant and beautifully written, albeit absolutely gut-wrenching. I cried from the beginning to the end of this book. I wish that I had not finished it, but I felt at the time that I just had to see Edgar through to the end. Big mistake.
I was also very taken in by, and hoped that the history of "The Sawtelle Dogs", and in particular the letters between the senior Sawtelle and the biologist/breeder, would lead to something interesting, but it went absolutely nowhere.
The only reason I'm writing this review and the only reason I would tell anyone I know about it, is to ward them off of it. If I could prevent one person from reading this book, it is worth the time it took to write this. Sorry Wroblewski.
BTW this is my first book review.
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Summary: Awesome!
Comment: I couldn't put this book down- I read it in 2 days! It is a great story, you know the story line, but the unique setting and twists make this a great read!
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Summary: Very Disappointed in Sawtelle
Comment: When I finished reading I thought to myself, "WHAT!?" I turned back a few pages thinking I had missed something- there had to be more. The author wouldn't dare end it with SO MANY unanswered questions and run off plots- would he? Indeed he did.
The book jacket gave too much information away and I spent the first 300 pages reading, yet already knowing what was going to happen. How boring is that!
The concepts were great, but the actual story was just all wrong.
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Summary: What a disappointment!
Comment: Oh my goodness! I have read many of Oprah's Book Club suggestions. All of them have been very good. I cannot, however, remember a book where the ending of the book was such a big disappointment. If it hadn't have been on my Kindle (which I absolutely love, by the way!!) I probably would have thrown it out.
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Summary: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
Comment: What some may find a dark novel, shocking at times, it is none the less a facinating read and well worth the time. It is on my list of all time favorites.
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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 comes of age in the wild, and must face the choice of leaving forever or revealing the terrible truth behind what has happened. A riveting family saga as well as a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is destined to become a modern classic.
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