The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel

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Synopsis
An Oprah's Book Club Pick#1 New York Times Bestseller“A mystery, a thriller, a ghost story, and a literary tour de force . . . an authentic epic, long and lush, full of back story and observed detail . . . the author exercises a certain magic that catches and holds our attention, a magic that is undeniably his own.”—Los Angeles Times Book ReviewBorn 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 mysteriously strikes, Edgar is forced to flee into the vast neighboring wilderness, accompanied by three yearling dogs. He comes of age in the wild, struggling for survival, until the day Edgar is forced to choose between leaving forever and returning home to learn the truth behind what has happened.Filled with breathtaking scenes—the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain—The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a meditation on the limits of language and what lies beyond, a brilliantly inventive retelling of an ancient story, and an epic tale of devotion, betrayal, and courage in the American heartland.
Copyright:
2009

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
592 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780061792595
Related ISBNs:
9780061374234
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
David Wroblewski
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Horror, Romance, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Drama, Plays and Theater
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Bookshare Staff
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