Pick up this book and expect to feel very, very reluctant to put it down. this is a great, big, mesmerizing read, audaciously envisioned as classic Americana. After tragedy strikes, Edgar finds himself on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and adventure. It follows the story of Edgar, a mute boy growing up on his familys farm with a unique bond to the three dogs he has raised since they were puppies. The most enchanting debut novel of the summer. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a novel by David Wroblewski, published in 2008. The scope of this book, its psychological insight and lyrical mastery, make it one of the best novels of the year, and a perfect, comforting joy of a book for summer. Michael Fraser, Publishers Weekly "Galley Talk" It is a class apart-a 570-page literary novel that has as much emotional punch as anything I have ever read. Yet every few years or so, we trip across some semblance of one. The Great American Novel is something like a unicorn – rare and wonderful. Edgar might be silent, but his story will echo with readers for a long time. The most hauntingly impressive debut I’ve read all year. Lisa Jennifer Selzman, Houston Chronicle what can deservedly be called a great American novel. is one of the most stunning, elegant books I have ever read. Nothing quite compares to my experience of reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.
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