But when his beloved father mysteriously dies, Edgar blames himself, if only because his muteness left him unable to summon help. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomised by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong companion. Born mute and able to communicate only by sign, the brilliant Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents Gar and Trudy. Ī literary debut of stark and striking brilliance - a coming-of-age story, set in the remote wilderness of northern Wisconsin. But when his beloved father mysteriously dies, Edgar blames himself, if only because his muteness left. A literary debut of stark and striking brilliance - a coming-of-age story, set in the remote wilderness of northern Wisconsin.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |