What readers think of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, plus links to write your own review.

Despite the disappointing ending I couldn't put the book down. I re-read the last few chapters to make sure I was I hadn't missed something. I felt very sad at the end as there was nothing positive after all of Edgar's hard work. I was in love with all of the Dogs especially Almondine. What a special relationship Edgar had with the dogs.Poor Trudy she endured so much. Just wish things had ended differently.

I loved the book and was completely absorbed by it; just couldn't put it down. I do think it was far too long and should have been edited and pruned. I grew to love Edgar and kept hoping, really expecting, that his travails would lead to some sense of closure. We all know that evil does exist in this world, and even in "Othello" Shakespeare makes sure that Iago is undone. I felt cheated by the ending with no resolution of anything, really. Why was Forte in the book, for example? Then I began to think about it and realized that if we live in a world where God does not exist; the only thing we really have is each other. We all have to do what we can to help the powerless. It that what the author is saying? Or is he simply saying that life just is really awful for some people?

This is not a particularly easy read. It is truly meant for the serious student of the novel. Almost 600 pages. I must admit, it took me the first 40 pages or so before I was truly into it. But, oh my, those pages were so worth the time. This book was one of the most heartfelt, endearing and at the same time tragic stories I have ever read. I will now go back and read it again. This time i will take my time and truly take each word to my heart!

I read this book inside of a week (a tribute to its engrossing nature) and I really liked it, but when I finished it I felt I was cheated. Maybe I mean to say that the author cheated. Instead of finishing the story, it appears he either could not or wished not to resolve the conflicts and answer some questions, so he just wrote an ending that was convenient for him.

Much has already been said here about the characters and the wonderful dogs, so I see no need to add my praise to the others who already spoke theirs. I will recommend this to other readers who like to tackle this sort of thing, and maybe someone else can help me figure out the answers that David Wroblewski didn't give his readers.

I loved the book. It was well written, had a very unique plot, and interesting characters, even the dogs. Yes it was sad, but so is real life at times. It kept my interest all the way through. And when I finished it, it stayed with me for days.

I took quite a long time slogging through this book. Sometimes, it felt exactly like wading in mud. Other times, I couldn't put it down or couldn't wait to get back to it. I HAD to know how it all came out. I loved Edgar's character, Almondine, the imagery, the back stories, the mystical and the real. I don't even like dogs, yet, it made me want a dog that can do what a Sawtelle dog does. The waterspout story and the old man in Henry's garage could have been left out. I HATED the ending, not because it was sad but, because it wasn't really an ending. A few loose ends are okay with me, however, the reader is left with nothing. I should have spent my time reading something else.

I chose this book for our Book Club, having heard the good, the bad and the ugly as far as reviews went. Controversy appeals to me!
I could not stop reading 'Edgar Sawtelle'. I found the writing style quite suited to the book, and quite pleasing to me.
The story's substance was foreshadowed in the Prologue, and this was the first taste of the Elizabethen flavor that seasoned the chapters.
And now I will speak of the dogs. I raised, trained and bred dogs for over 20 years. Large dogs. The 'Sawtelle' dogs are believable, are possible. Breeding for their peculiar area of intelligence is also within the realm of reality.
I do believe that with my background in animal husbandry, a degree in English, a love of Shakespeare, and a senior's life experiences that I got a lot out of this truly magnificent book.

It is very rare for me to not finish a book but occasionally I say to myself "there are so many great books out there and so little time why should I waste it reading a book that is not interesting me at all". The characters were quite boring and I found I could not really care about them, the storyline was interesting but the telling of it was long winded. Perhaps you need to be American to appreciate it.