Author: David Wroblewski
Genre: Fiction, Standalone
Published: 2008
Personal Rating: 2.5/5 (eh)
Format: Audiobook
Yearly Count: 49
Edgar Sawtelle, born mute, lives on a dog breeding farm in Wisconsin with his mother and father. When catastrophe strikes, Edgar makes a bold move.
There certainly were some good points to this book, but I'm sad to say that it ultimately landed below a just okay read for me. I did love some of the language, but that language also dragged on and on. I didn't find Edgar and the dogs to have some amazing relationship, but they were okay. The few incidents of paranormal activity and personification added to my dislike as I am not a fan of either. Thankfully, the second half of the book was much more interesting, but the ending . . . useless. There were so many unanswered questions in my mind when I finished it, but now I just wonder what was the point of the book?
Yeah, I've heard a lot of people say the same thing. A good friend of mine couldn't even finish it.
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ It was long, too! :( It wasn't all bad, though.
DeleteI have looked at this book over fifty times at the thrift shops and the library and continue to put it down and not read it....glad I didn't waste my time...we seem pretty on track as far as reading interests ;)
ReplyDeleteDanielle ~ On all the major rating book sites, the average is 3-3.5, so that really isn't very encouraging either.
DeleteWe had an outright war about this book at work a few years ago. Either you loved it or hated it..no in between! I loved it!
ReplyDeleteStaci ~ I can imagine the "war!" If I HAD to choose between love and hate, I would go with hate, but I truly feel like I am in the middle on this one.
DeleteI'm with Staci. I loved this book!! I listened to the audio and thought the reader was excellent. I loved the characters and plot. I'm so sorry this was a dud for you, Joy. :(
ReplyDeleteLes ~ Don't worry. I won't hold it against you (or Staci) ! ;)
DeleteLes ~ And I know you were REALLY worried. LOL
DeleteI have this one on the shelf and I've considered ditching it. I've heard enough "eh" things about. But then people like Les loved it?! Torn!]
ReplyDeleteWow--blogger is starting to get really creative with the captcha. Pictures now?!
Trish ~ To be honest with you, I think you would probably enjoy this. You tend to appreciate this type of book much more than I do.
DeleteWhat's up with the captcha? I have no idea what my blog is requiring for comment moderation. Eek! I don't like when we have to type in two crazy words. Annoying. Please let me know.
Yes--your blog requires captcha (or word verification). Blogger has recently changed it so that there's a picture and word. I haven't quite figured it out but it usually lets me comment. ;)
DeleteOk...well, I guess I'll hang on to my copy for a little longer. What's one more book, right?
Trish ~ I haven't seen that form of captcha yet. Hmmm. Once I do, I'll determine whether I want it or not. I don't like all the spam that comes through. That's why I turned that feature on to begin with.
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