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Book Review of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle


Loved this book. The author takes an age-old storyline (Shakespeare made Hamlet famous, but didn't invent him) and brings it into the present day beautifully. The characters are deep and real, including the dogs. Gorgeous writing, wonderful detail. Highly recommended. Spoiler alert: it IS based on Hamlet, so don't expect a happy ending! The twist here is more satisfying than the original, though.