A friend at work told me that I should read The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. I borrowed it from her, and started reading it with no idea what it was about. Having finished the book last night, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading. I will, however, tell you this much, if I'd read a synopsis of this book I probably wouldn't have read it.
That being said, here is part of Amazon.com's description of the book:
Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful home.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Despite seeming like it would be boring, Wroblewski's writing draws you into the world and truly makes you care for the characters. He weaves a vivid story so rich that it creates a desire to know more of what is going to happen to the characters.
I'm glad I had this book recommended to me because I probably never would have read it otherwise.
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