The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

"I loved this book!!! It’s a story about Edgar, the mute thirteen year old and his parents who breed and train Sawtelle dogs. I was engrossed in this story to the very end. "

"The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a retelling of one that I feel a lot of people will recognize, myself excluded, Hamlet. I never actually paid much attention to Hamlet in high school, not as much as Romeo and Juliet at least, but if I am to believe that this is much like Hamlet, but with dogs, then I suppose I wouldn't be wrong. But it's about so much more than that. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a precious one, and it's one of love and understanding on a more than human level. It's about the thing that transcends time, space and everything in between and something that translates across languages of all types, and it's made me feel all the more fond of it. From beginning to end, this book had me crying and after finishing it, it's something that'll stick with me for the better part of my life. Please, give this book a read."

"This is another one of those books that simply breaks your heart because of the fact that you can't help but fall in love with the main character and his dog.......Edgar is an amazing boy with such intelligence and respect for the things and of the world. He has compassion and empathy for the dogs as well as his family. I really think the reason why he is able to survive in the wild for 2 months is because of these abilities of his. He can communicate better by being a mute than most people that can speak. <br/><br/>This story is truly about the consequences of actions made by others. Claude Sawtelle causes the 'domino effect' by one act that sends the rest of the story into a downward spiral.......at the same time it seems as though this had to happen in order for Edward to become the person he needed and wanted to become.......it was heartbreaking and also amazing to watch the change in Edgar......I found myself thinking "NO.....take it back........don't do it".........but then smiling because of the result. There is plenty of conflict in this story but sometimes conflict makes it a much better story.<br/><br/>There are a few 'supernatural' and spiritual parts in this story and one such moment between Edgar and his father, Gar, will always be one of the most poignant and tender storylines of any of the 100's of books I have read and I shall never forget how I felt or where I was when I experienced the vision of it.....<br/><br/>I thoroughly enjoyed this book although I have to admit there were a couple of places that were a bit boring and dry.....just know this....don't give up on the book........just get thru those parts because there are great and terrible things to come that you simply must not miss.<br/><br/>"

"I liked this book, but not as much as I wanted to. I read it before Oprah chose it for her book club based on reviews I heard on NPR."

"Would love to give it zero stars...simply hated it."

"Didn't love it."

"My very favorite book "

"I promise this is one of the best books you will ever read!"

"forced myself through it"

"Loved this book!"