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The book is a long read so I suggest to wait til you know you have a whole weekend to devote to this book. It's too involved to pick up and leave and return to it later. In the beginning, the story takes place in Hong Kong, it's foreshadowing what evil lies ahead, however you have no clue who this person is in Hong Kong...until much later in the story. It's the center of the story and all else surrounds it. I believe it's what kept me reading when at times I wondered where this was leading me, especially when at times the scenes dragged out slow and boring. But, as all good books, it doesn't last and picks up again. So, if this happens to you, hang in there, keep reading for it is all worth it in the end. The dogs in this story was really something I've never read before in any other book in my 51 years. It was a lot of information about breeding dogs, which I who is a dog lover didn't need to know, but still it was important to the author to convey and a must for the story to come to its end. The connection between humans and dogs as our pet, our partner, and companion, and even possibly our "Soulmate" (as mentioned in the book) was revealed in words that described this relationship of the heart so well. I no longer cared or even thought of the boy as mute as time went on, perhaps because he signed his words with ASL and a little of his own, and was able to train the dogs on command using this sign language. Since he never went anywhere but school and home, there wasn't really any situation where he was forced to write his words on paper to communicate, with a few exceptions. The ending is not at all what I expected, but I was left feeling mixed emotions about it. No Spoilers from me. I find it worth the time to read and I'm glad I was able to buy the 1st/1st with Stephen Kings blurb. I just added it to my son's future library that I have been building for some years now. I hope this review will be of some help. Enjoy!Vollständige Rezension lesen
The book is in really good shape. I'm very pleased with it. So far, the book's content is very good, however, from reviews of the story, it turns really dark and readers are disappointed. They say it's like two different stories. The first part, so far, is very descriptive and even poetic. But that has nothing to do with the condition of the book itself, which is very good.
Being from Northern Wisconsin, I could really relate to the setting of the story. I found the character of Edgar and his favorite dog very compelling and the book a page-turner. Because I was not very satisfied with the ending, I went to the internet where I reviewed a log blog from other readers. The answer to the better understanding of the story lies in reviewing Hamlet. A modern-day story with some Shakespearean plot lines.
I found the book to be too long. It seemed that the author was trying to make the book longer by infusing a lot of dog commands and weather incidentals. The story could have been told in half the volume.
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This was a book I did not want to end. As I was closer and closer to finishing it, I found myself rereading past chapters and slowed my pace as I did not want to leave Edgar and his dogs. The author's descriptive verse is exceptional. I appreciated his understanding and insight of the dogs. I feel his knowledge has enhanced the relationships I share with animals. As a person who understands sign language, I could easily visualize the conversations between Edgar, his mother, and his dogs. It added to the beauty of the story. I rarely read a book more than once, but this is a story I plan to return to.
This was written by a master storyteller: intricate plot, eloquent language, searing emotional content. Something to read over again....the characters are so real they stay with the reader long after the book is closed. Descriptions are poetic but hit the visual bullseye, making this a truly satisfying read. An A+++++ excellent addition to anyone's reading list. HIGHLY recommended.
I was skeptical at the beginning of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle; the opening scene featuring two men, a shady business dealing, and a dark alley, was highly disorienting. However, once past the murky introduction and into the actual story, I was totally absorbed. I do not consider myself a dog lover or a dog story lover, but this novel lacked the excessive syrup featured by others in the genre and contained a level of depth, emotion, and perspective that is uncommon for books in general. Born mute, Edgar grows up on a dog farm with his family and suspects foul play in his father's sudden death. Edgar believes the person who killed his dad is a member of the family. He sets out to avenge his father's death in an attempt that goes horribly awry. He is then on the run from the law, accompanied by a few of the family dogs. Can he stand up to his father's murderer, or is he forever bound in silence? Wroblewski has a way with words that is beautifully metaphorical without being forced. His descriptions are four-dimensional, as are the characters he creates. He twists readers around his finger, prodding them to root for the highly likable Edgar, simultaneous victim of unfortunate circumstances and perpetrator of a heinous crime. Wroblewski gives multiple perspectives, even delving into the minds of the family dogs. The story is tragic, with a bittersweet ending, one that marvelously straddles the line between realism and fantasy. But the ending is one of the things I like so much about the story. Wroblewski refuses to compromise the world he's created for a stock storybook ending. Yet despite the consuming darkness in the book's final chapters, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Take the journey, you will fall victim to Edgar, the dogs, Wroblewski's richly fleshed-out world, or perhaps all three. Make sure to keep a box of tissues at hand. Please note: The book contains some obscenity, violence, and mature themes, and is not appropriate for children.Vollständige Rezension lesen
I found this book in the Oprah's book club section at my local library, and took it home to read it. It is just the kind of book I really like. Well-written, about rural life - actually about a boy's life with his dogs, it was not full of sexual innuendo or tittilation. Just a deep, loving picture of a boy finding passion in his hobby (which is his family's livelihood) and learning to overcome the difficulties of his life. I immediately went to eBay to see if I could get a good price on a copy. And got two. One for my mother, and one for me. And when it arrived I re-read it straight through.
When I begin a book,especially a best seller,I try not to form any expectations, we are all so different.I let my best reading buddy read first;she would only say,"Well I was to go swimming, then out to lunch and several other things. None of those things were done".I knew I was in trouble. Especially since I had a long awaited staycation to do some household things.Needless to say,Edgar has captured my vacation. I should feel guilty;I really don't.All I am going to say to wrap up my morning conversation is this.If you have ny pressing appointments or need to be somewhere don't begin this story.It is additive. Pamela Stover Charleston,SC
I bought this book simply because it was on so many best seller lists. I give Wroblewski *****'s for his ingenious story, but it didn't work for me and seemed to drag on forever. For some reason I really didn't feel much of anything for the human characters. Edgar (the main character) was interesting when he was away from home, but once back again I just didn't seem to care what happened to him or to anyone else. Strangely enough, the only character that elicited any real emotion in me was the main dog "Almondine" and her chapter's end didn't do justice to her in that I felt next to nothing and should have. I feel let down.