The Story of Edgar Sawtelle in Constant Reader

Jan 18, 2009 Kevin rated it it was amazing

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I don't know where to begin to describe just how good this writing is. The story was fantastic! The writer makes you truly feel for these characters. You feel as if you are watching from the same room because the descriptions are so vivid. I have not read anything this emotion-packed for a long time. Highest recommendation! ...more

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Jun 17, 2009 Laura rated it liked it

Shelves: bookcrossing, animals, read-2009, passport-books, contemporary-fiction

A very controversial book according to different reviewers but I liked in any way, despite its ending. It remind me in some way Mark Haddon´s book. This is book-ray from Bookcrossing which will follow to Eileen in UK.

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Nov 09, 2008 Beth rated it liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'm torn about this book. There were parts that I really loved. Unlike other reviewers, I really enjoyed the chapters from the dog's point of view. The dog-boy relationship was one of my favorite parts of the book. (Although I could definitely have done with a lot less explanation of dog training -- it got very tedious).
I think you have to read this book as a fable, for much of it is unbelievable and some of the characters' motivations are not adequately explained. The problem is, if it's a fabl ...more

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Dec 11, 2008 Pang rated it liked it · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'm a bit more than half way through the book, and I have to say that I'm not so thrilled about it. At first, I thought the book was going to be good, considering that it had gotten good reviews. But at a little before the half-way point, the story starts to drag for me a bit. Edgar is angry and confused over the sudden death of his father. I get it. I get why he would be mad and confused, but I think that it drags on a little too long that I just want to say "Get over it!" We'll see what I thin ...more

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Aug 08, 2008 Linda rated it really liked it

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Drawing from Hamlet, Wroblewski tells of a family who has raised very special dogs for several generations. Edgar provides a unique technique to the highly trainable dogs. Edgar has never spoken despite having no medically proven reason for the condition. He communicates with his family and the dogs through sign language. What is obvious to Edgar is not always obvious to his mother or the reader. I needed to re-read several passages near the end of the book to make sure I understood what happene ...more

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Feb 09, 2009 Victoria rated it really liked it

One of the most surprising books I've read in a while. Wroblewski's writing full of depth and his descriptions and details are vivid. Entirely worth hauling around the 500+ pages. ...more

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Jan 23, 2009 The Sassy Bookworm rated it it was amazing

I kind of put off reading this book for awhile, I am not a dog person and really am not fond of books or movies that feature animals, but I kept hearing how great this one was, so I relented and picked it up! What can I say, I LOVED it, so much in fact I finished it in two days! The writing is just gorgeous, the characters beautifully written, just a really, really great read!

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Sep 11, 2008 Kit rated it it was amazing

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Beautiful, beautiful book. I hesitate to 'review' it. Just read this book. I loved it and I want to read it again -- this is one of those books that's likely to grow even more beautiful on a second or third reading. This is Edgar's story, but it's also the story of his family, of dogs, of a community, of the land. Read this book. ...more

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