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Edgar Sawtelle | 
 enlarge | Author: David Wroblewski
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Category: Book
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Rating:  661 reviews
Sales Rank: 427232
Format: Import
Media: Paperback
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.8 x 1.7
ISBN: 0007265026
EAN: 9780007265022
ASIN: 0007265026
Publication Date: July 7, 2008
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 One of the most depressing books I've ever read. November 21, 2008
dijjer (Arlington, TX USA)
When I first heard the author interviewed on Diane Rehm, I thought it sounded like a great book, but I chose not to read it at the time since it was about dogs and I convinced myself that at least one dog would die and I'm extremely emotional in when it comes to non-human animials. br / br /Like Oprah frequently warns, one should always listen to their gut instinct. br / br /Unfortunately, I was later told by someone I know that I simply must read this book (although admittedly, not someone I trusted even before the recommendation) and then Oprah put in on her list (I don't hold it against her). So, I finally decided that if Wroblewski spent 10 years writing the story, I should give it a go. After suffering through the few days it took to get through this, I wonder how he could have spent that much time creating such an abysmal tale. br / br /The story was nothing but tragedy from start to finish. I agree that the passages devoted to Almondine's thoughts were poignant and beautifully written, albeit absolutely gut-wrenching. I cried from the beginning to the end of this book. I wish that I had not finished it, but I felt at the time that I just had to see Edgar through to the end. Big mistake. br / br /I was also very taken in by, and hoped that the history of "The Sawtelle Dogs", and in particular the letters between the senior Sawtelle and the biologist/breeder, would lead to something interesting, but it went absolutely nowhere. br / br /The only reason I'm writing this review and the only reason I would tell anyone I know about it, is to ward them off of it. If I could prevent one person from reading this book, it is worth the time it took to write this. Sorry Wroblewski. br / br /BTW this is my first book review.
 Awesome! November 20, 2008
M. Gonzales (New HAmpshire)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I couldn't put this book down- I read it in 2 days! It is a great story, you know the story line, but the unique setting and twists make this a great read!
Very Disappointed in Sawtelle November 20, 2008
Natalie
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When I finished reading I thought to myself, "WHAT!?" I turned back a few pages thinking I had missed something- there had to be more. The author wouldn't dare end it with SO MANY unanswered questions and run off plots- would he? Indeed he did. br / br /The book jacket gave too much information away and I spent the first 300 pages reading, yet already knowing what was going to happen. How boring is that! br / br /The concepts were great, but the actual story was just all wrong.
 What a disappointment! November 20, 2008
Alicia Smith
Oh my goodness! I have read many of Oprah's Book Club suggestions. All of them have been very good. I cannot, however, remember a book where the ending of the book was such a big disappointment. If it hadn't have been on my Kindle (which I absolutely love, by the way!!) I probably would have thrown it out.
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle November 20, 2008
BarbB2003 (Camano Island, WA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
What some may find a dark novel, shocking at times, it is none the less a facinating read and well worth the time. It is on my list of all time favorites.
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