The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel by David Wroblewski

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel

David Wroblewski

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The extraordinary debut novel that became a modern classic 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...

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Community Reviews

3.57
based on 6,168 reviews

Moods

emotional: 69%

sad: 67%

dark: 45%

adventurous: 41%

tense: 34%

mysterious: 33%

reflective: 33%

challenging: 28%

inspiring: 11%

informative: 8%

hopeful: 4%

funny: 2%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

36% of readers chose medium
63% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
48% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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