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Wonderful review, Cheri!
Terrific review Cheri, I love the dog angle 🐶
Superb review, Cheri. I haven't come across this author. This novels size is daunting, I won't add it to my TBR.
Great review, Cheri. The bok looks promising but the sheer number of pages seems daunting to me :)
Nice review, Cheri! I still have yet to read Edgar Sawtelle but it is on my list :)
Karen, thank you! I really enjoyed this - it covers a lot of 'territory' of the beginnings how Edgar Sawtelle came to be, but this covers the time before Edgar Sawtelle.
Mark, if you haven't read 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle', this story shares the years that lead up to Edgar Sawtelle, which I think you would enjoy, as well. 'Familiaris' is set in the time before Edgar Sawtelle and is about both how their passion for dogs began, as well as many other themes, families, etc. If you haven't read Edgar Sawtelle, then you might want to read that one first - especially if you prefer less pages. Both books are worth reading, in their own way.
Bianca, I completely understand! I hope you're loving whatever you're reading these days!
Gaurav, I won't twist your arm! I am not a big fan of books that are this long, but his 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle' is one of those books that I loved (but it was also less pages than this one). Once I started reading this one, though, I was hooked. Having said that, overall I loved 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle' more.
Jen! I think you would love Edgar Sawtelle! We all have books we want to read, but haven't found the time, or perhaps the *right* time to read them. but I hope you can squeeze that one in sometime this year!
Julie, I wish I remembered why they called him Elbow... I can't imagine parents actually naming him that. I think it was a nickname given to him during the war... as this story begins not all that long after the war (WW1, I think), and there are a few characters (including Elbow) who were impacted by the war.
What a gorgeous review, Cheri! I'm glad you enjoyed this prequel to one of your favorite books. : )
Cheri, this must be an enthralling read for you to journey over a thousand pages with a character from a previous book. Lovely review.
Kimber, thank you! It was different, in some ways, from 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle', but I loved that it shares the story of how Edgar Sawtelle came to be.
Laysee, thank you! The length felt daunting as I began reading, but it wasn't all that long before I felt like this was worth my time to read this story from beginning to end (even if the 1st book in the series is more recent time-wise in storyland)
You made me add another one, Cheri! Glad you did because I had no idea it was coming - loved his other book "Edgar Sawtelle", and it's been quite a few years. Terrific review you wrote!
Ron, thank you, and I hope you will be happy that you added it. Like you, his Edgar Sawtelle remains among my favourite books, and while this shares the generation before the time of Edgar Sawtelle, I'm so glad that I read it. I hope you love it, too!
I come to check on what you have read and keep adding to my tbr 😁🤦♀️
Karen, I am slowly making my way through my 'list' and I keep thinking about this book! I'm so glad to see you've added this one!
WOO HOO for five stars. Getting my copy next week and will dig in after another I just started. I'll come back to fully read your review when I'm done. So happy to see your love for this; I SO loved Edgar Sawtelle.
Melissa, this was very different, in some ways, as it is set in the years prior to Edgar Sawtelle, the beginnings of how Edgar Sawtelle's story came to be. Edgar Sawtelle is one of the few books I've re-read, so I was thrilled when I saw he had a new book coming. I hope you love this one, too!
Cheri wrote: "Melissa, this was very different, in some ways, as it is set in the years prior to Edgar Sawtelle, the beginnings of how Edgar Sawtelle's story came to be. Edgar Sawtelle is one of the few books I'..."
It's been so long, I might need to do a re-read, too. Yes -- I was aware it was a prequel, which makes it even more exciting to me!!!
Melissa, I'm so glad that you want to read this, but not all that surprised! His Edgar Sawtelle was one of those books that I doubt I could ever forget!
Do we need to read Edgar Sawtelle prior?
Stephanie, this is actually the story of the family before Edgar Sawtelle, so you don't need to worry about that. Having said that, I hope you do find the time to read Edgar Sawtelle after you read this!
I remember really enjoying Edgar Sawtelle, but have hazy memories of the details of that one. Sounds like I can get away with just diving into this one though. And I might just do that when I can carve out a decent chunk of time to do so. Marvelous review, Cheri!
Candi, my memories of reading Edgar Sawtelle are somewhat hazy, as well, I mostly remember how much I loved it. This takes place before, sharing how it began. It is definitely not a quick read, but it is worth it!
Fascinating review. Sounds wonderful.
Kimberly, thank you! I am glad to see that you've added it, and I hope you love it, too!
Great review, I was on the fence and you tipped me 😄
Rob, I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did. It shares the years before Edgar Sawtelle, not sure if you've read that or not, but I hope you enjoy reading this one!
I loved reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle but I abhorred how it ended.
Cheri, incredible review! Thank you.
Jan, I loved Edgar Sawtelle, as well, but this one was different since it tells the story leading up to Edgar Sawtelle, it that helps!
R L HERSKOWITZ, I’m so sorry, I missed seeing your comment! This was an incredible story!
I never read Edgar Sawtelle, but this sounds good enough to tackle. Great review.
Diane, I loved Edgar Sawtelle, but since this one shares the “before” story of the family, etc., you might end up preferring reading this one first, and then hopefully reading Edgar Sawtelle.
Did you notice all of the strange typos where the word opposite appears within other words? It is very offputting.
Nancy, I don't recall having any strange typos where the word opposite appears within other words... I can imagine it would be very offputting!
Cheri, my library came through for me. I've read the book now and it was simply great, just as you had said. Your review put it on my list and I'm very happy about that. :)
Ron, I'm so glad to see those five stars! I was lucky to get an ARC, but I also bought a hardcover copy of this one from the publisher. I was so excited to see this one, as Edgar Sawtelle was one of my favourite books (and still is)
Si happy to see your 5 star review! I read and loved It Edgar Sawtelle last month. While disappointed in the ending, it was a wonderful read, so I downloaded Familiaris on my Kindle and I’m enjoying it SO much!
Marsha, this story steps back in time for the backstory of Edgar Sawtelle. I will have to hunt down your review for Familiaris!
Hi Cheri do you need to read the story of Edgar sawtelle first ?
Do you need to read The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" first?
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Terrific review Cheri, I love the dog angle 🐶
Superb review, Cheri. I haven't come across this author. This novels size is daunting, I won't add it to my TBR.
Great review, Cheri. The bok looks promising but the sheer number of pages seems daunting to me :)
Nice review, Cheri! I still have yet to read Edgar Sawtelle but it is on my list :)
Karen, thank you! I really enjoyed this - it covers a lot of 'territory' of the beginnings how Edgar Sawtelle came to be, but this covers the time before Edgar Sawtelle.
Mark, if you haven't read 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle', this story shares the years that lead up to Edgar Sawtelle, which I think you would enjoy, as well. 'Familiaris' is set in the time before Edgar Sawtelle and is about both how their passion for dogs began, as well as many other themes, families, etc. If you haven't read Edgar Sawtelle, then you might want to read that one first - especially if you prefer less pages. Both books are worth reading, in their own way.
Bianca, I completely understand! I hope you're loving whatever you're reading these days!
Gaurav, I won't twist your arm! I am not a big fan of books that are this long, but his 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle' is one of those books that I loved (but it was also less pages than this one). Once I started reading this one, though, I was hooked. Having said that, overall I loved 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle' more.
Jen! I think you would love Edgar Sawtelle! We all have books we want to read, but haven't found the time, or perhaps the *right* time to read them. but I hope you can squeeze that one in sometime this year!
Julie, I wish I remembered why they called him Elbow... I can't imagine parents actually naming him that. I think it was a nickname given to him during the war... as this story begins not all that long after the war (WW1, I think), and there are a few characters (including Elbow) who were impacted by the war.
What a gorgeous review, Cheri! I'm glad you enjoyed this prequel to one of your favorite books. : )
Cheri, this must be an enthralling read for you to journey over a thousand pages with a character from a previous book. Lovely review.
Kimber, thank you! It was different, in some ways, from 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle', but I loved that it shares the story of how Edgar Sawtelle came to be.
Laysee, thank you! The length felt daunting as I began reading, but it wasn't all that long before I felt like this was worth my time to read this story from beginning to end (even if the 1st book in the series is more recent time-wise in storyland)
You made me add another one, Cheri! Glad you did because I had no idea it was coming - loved his other book "Edgar Sawtelle", and it's been quite a few years. Terrific review you wrote!
Ron, thank you, and I hope you will be happy that you added it. Like you, his Edgar Sawtelle remains among my favourite books, and while this shares the generation before the time of Edgar Sawtelle, I'm so glad that I read it. I hope you love it, too!
I come to check on what you have read and keep adding to my tbr 😁🤦♀️
Karen, I am slowly making my way through my 'list' and I keep thinking about this book! I'm so glad to see you've added this one!
WOO HOO for five stars. Getting my copy next week and will dig in after another I just started. I'll come back to fully read your review when I'm done. So happy to see your love for this; I SO loved Edgar Sawtelle.
Melissa, this was very different, in some ways, as it is set in the years prior to Edgar Sawtelle, the beginnings of how Edgar Sawtelle's story came to be. Edgar Sawtelle is one of the few books I've re-read, so I was thrilled when I saw he had a new book coming. I hope you love this one, too!
Cheri wrote: "Melissa, this was very different, in some ways, as it is set in the years prior to Edgar Sawtelle, the beginnings of how Edgar Sawtelle's story came to be. Edgar Sawtelle is one of the few books I'..."It's been so long, I might need to do a re-read, too. Yes -- I was aware it was a prequel, which makes it even more exciting to me!!!
Melissa, I'm so glad that you want to read this, but not all that surprised! His Edgar Sawtelle was one of those books that I doubt I could ever forget!
Do we need to read Edgar Sawtelle prior?
Stephanie, this is actually the story of the family before Edgar Sawtelle, so you don't need to worry about that. Having said that, I hope you do find the time to read Edgar Sawtelle after you read this!
I remember really enjoying Edgar Sawtelle, but have hazy memories of the details of that one. Sounds like I can get away with just diving into this one though. And I might just do that when I can carve out a decent chunk of time to do so. Marvelous review, Cheri!
Candi, my memories of reading Edgar Sawtelle are somewhat hazy, as well, I mostly remember how much I loved it. This takes place before, sharing how it began. It is definitely not a quick read, but it is worth it!
Fascinating review. Sounds wonderful.
Kimberly, thank you! I am glad to see that you've added it, and I hope you love it, too!
Great review, I was on the fence and you tipped me 😄
Rob, I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did. It shares the years before Edgar Sawtelle, not sure if you've read that or not, but I hope you enjoy reading this one!
I loved reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle but I abhorred how it ended.
Cheri, incredible review! Thank you.
Jan, I loved Edgar Sawtelle, as well, but this one was different since it tells the story leading up to Edgar Sawtelle, it that helps!
R L HERSKOWITZ, I’m so sorry, I missed seeing your comment! This was an incredible story!
I never read Edgar Sawtelle, but this sounds good enough to tackle. Great review.
Diane, I loved Edgar Sawtelle, but since this one shares the “before” story of the family, etc., you might end up preferring reading this one first, and then hopefully reading Edgar Sawtelle.
Did you notice all of the strange typos where the word opposite appears within other words? It is very offputting.
Nancy, I don't recall having any strange typos where the word opposite appears within other words... I can imagine it would be very offputting!
Cheri, my library came through for me. I've read the book now and it was simply great, just as you had said. Your review put it on my list and I'm very happy about that. :)
Ron, I'm so glad to see those five stars! I was lucky to get an ARC, but I also bought a hardcover copy of this one from the publisher. I was so excited to see this one, as Edgar Sawtelle was one of my favourite books (and still is)
Si happy to see your 5 star review! I read and loved It Edgar Sawtelle last month. While disappointed in the ending, it was a wonderful read, so I downloaded Familiaris on my Kindle and I’m enjoying it SO much!
Marsha, this story steps back in time for the backstory of Edgar Sawtelle. I will have to hunt down your review for Familiaris!
Hi Cheri do you need to read the story of Edgar sawtelle first ?
Do you need to read The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" first?
