Mortal Causes: From the iconic #1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES (A Rebus Novel)
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«The Story of Edgar Sawtelle» – A Tale of Love and Loss
«The Story of Edgar Sawtelle» by David Wroblewski is an epic novel that tells the story of a mute boy and his unique relationship with the dogs his family breeds. Set in the rural Midwest, the book explores themes of love, loss, and loyalty while drawing on Shakespearean influences.
The novel opens with the birth of Edgar Sawtelle, a boy who, from his earliest days, is attuned to the subtle rhythms of the world around him. Despite being unable to speak or hear, Edgar is a keen observer of human and canine behavior, and he quickly becomes indispensable to his family’s breeding business. Along with his parents, Trudy and Gar, and his uncle, Claude, Edgar works tirelessly to raise and train a special breed of dog known as the Sawtelle dogs.
As Edgar grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of his family’s complicated past. His parents’ marriage is strained by a tragic event that occurred many years ago, and Claude’s relationship with them is likewise fraught with tension. Nonetheless, the Sawtelles continue to breed and train their dogs, and as a result, they become renowned throughout the region for their exceptional abilities.
Despite his love for his family and their work, Edgar is plagued by a sense of unease. He has a secret he cannot articulate, something that haunts him in his quiet moments. As he enters adolescence, this feeling deepens, and Edgar begins to feel disconnected from his family and their dogs. Although he never loses his reverence for the animals he works with, Edgar becomes increasingly aware of the limitations of his own existence, as well as the constraints placed on him by his family’s history.
The novel’s plot takes a dramatic turn when Edgar’s father dies suddenly, leaving him alone with his mother and uncle. Without Gar’s guidance, the Sawtelle breeding program begins to falter, and Claude becomes increasingly tyrannical in his management of the kennel. Edgar, desperate to protect his beloved dogs, devises a plan to escape with them to the nearby woods, where he hopes to regroup and reassert his control over the breeding program.
In the forest, Edgar faces new challenges and discovers new sources of power. He befriends a fellow runaway, a young girl named Gwen, with whom he shares a deep connection. He also meets other people whose lives have been touched by dogs, including a couple who adopt a sickly pup and a man who trains a pack of wolves.
As the novel moves towards its climactic conclusion, Edgar finds himself forced to confront his deepest fears and desires. His relationship with Gwen deepens, even as his connection to his family becomes more and more fraught. With the stakes higher than ever, Edgar must rely on his instincts and his wits to protect the dogs he loves and the people he cares about.
«The Story of Edgar Sawtelle» is a dense, complex novel that rewards careful reading and reflection. Wroblewski’s prose is rich and evocative, drawing on the rhythms of the natural world and the complex emotional lives of his characters. The novel’s themes – of love, loyalty, and the bonds between humans and animals – are timeless and resonant, and the book’s exploration of these themes is deep and thought-provoking.
At its heart, «The Story of Edgar Sawtelle» is a novel about the power of language and communication, and the ways in which we use these tools to navigate the world around us. It is also a reminder of the importance of love, both in our relationships with others and in our relationships with animals. For anyone who has ever felt a deep connection to a pet, or who has experienced the bonds of family and community, this book is a moving and captivating read.
1. ¿Quién es el autor de Mortal Causes y qué otros libros ha escrito?
El autor de Mortal Causes es Ian Rankin, quien también ha escrito la serie de novelas del detective John Rebus, incluyendo A Song for the Dark Times.
2. ¿En qué ciudad se desarrolla la trama de Mortal Causes?
La novela está ambientada en Edimburgo, Escocia.
3. ¿Cuál es la trama principal de Mortal Causes?
La trama sigue al detective John Rebus mientras investiga una serie de asesinatos vinculados a la comunidad irlandesa en Edimburgo durante el período previo al Día de San Patricio.
4. ¿Quiénes son los personajes principales de Mortal Causes?
Los personajes principales incluyen al detective John Rebus, su colega Siobhan Clarke, y varios miembros de la comunidad irlandesa en Edimburgo.
5. ¿Qué problemas enfrenta Rebus durante la investigación?
Rebus se enfrenta a la resistencia de los miembros de la comunidad irlandesa, a la interferencia política en la investigación y a la falta de cooperación de otros departamentos de la policía.
6. ¿Cómo evoluciona la trama a medida que Rebus se acerca al asesino?
La trama se vuelve más intensa a medida que Rebus descubre más pistas y se acerca cada vez más al asesino. También se revelan secretos oscuros sobre la comunidad irlandesa de Edimburgo.
7. ¿Qué temas se abordan en Mortal Causes?
Los temas que se abordan incluyen la inmigración, la violencia, la traición y la corrupción.
8. ¿Qué calificaciones recibió Mortal Causes de los críticos literarios y los lectores?
La novela recibió críticas en su mayoría positivas tanto de los críticos literarios como de los lectores, y fue un éxito de ventas.
9. ¿Hay otros libros de Ian Rankin que estén relacionados con Mortal Causes?
Mortal Causes es parte de la serie de novelas de John Rebus escritas por Ian Rankin, y otros libros de la serie también tratan con temas similares de crimen y corrupción en Edimburgo.
10. ¿Vale la pena leer Mortal Causes?
Sí, Mortal Causes es una novela emocionante y bien escrita que es una buena opción para los fanáticos de los thrillers policíacos. También es una buena introducción a la serie de novelas de John Rebus.
