Nice review Buggy. I've been wondering about this book. It sounds good. I put it on my TBR list after hearing about the movie, but I usually prefer to read the book first. Being an R-Patz fan, I'm sure I'll want to see it, so I guess I better get crackin'.;-)

I can't say enough good about this book, easily one of my favorite reads this year and R-Patz is perfect for the role making reading his story that much sweeter :)

Nice review buggy. Sounds like a good one. I've been wondering whether to pick it up or not for a while.

Thanks Eastofoz, Pick it up

I love a happy ending. :) putting this on my to read list. thanks!

Thanks Zosia and Janet the ending for me was perfect!

Me too I felt the ending was perfect *sigh*

Great review, Buggy. I've been trying to get my hands on this book, but it's always out. Could it be all those RobPatz fans reading it?

I've only read that because of Rob Pat and I'm surprised that the book is actually good.

Thanks AH and it could be a part of the problem but this is also a book that would appeal to may different people, such a great read. I Only found about Rpatz after I started reading it but it sure made visualizing the hero nice, perfect casting actually. Keep trying girl.

Did you see the photos from the filming? Very nice. Wonder when they plan to release this movie. It's going to be a long drought before Breaking Dawn is released.

Really good review, thanks, I can't wait to read it now.

Have you seen the movie yet, Buggy? It wasn't bad. Christoph Waltz really played a scary August. The elephant was fantastic. I enjoyed the eye candy on screen.

I loved this book too! Probably wait for DVD to see the movie but maybe?

"Christoph Waltz really played a scary August."

Christoph Waltz with his "nice" evil guy routine. Gotta tell ya, evil hidden behind a smile scares the bejeebus out of me.

He did the bi-polar thing very well. Scary at times, genial at others. He stole the scene every time. Reese and Rob were OK (and I love Rob) but the elephant also stole the show.

He was so eeeevil in Inglorious Basterds- a movie I dnf'ed actually, but he was pure genius. I can easily believe he stole the show!

I fell asleep during Inglorious Basterds - just wasn't my type of movie and I was tired.

The movie has great cinematography. There is lots to look at. I liked it on the big screen. My husband even enjoyed it.

AH wrote: "I fell asleep during Inglorious Basterds - just wasn't my type of movie and I was tired."

I fell asleep to! :D Srsly, I cant think of one brad pitt movie that I actually liked, other than 12 Monkey's but he only played a secondary role, thus the reason I probably liked it. I dont get the appeal.

hmmm Well I may just have to make a point of going then. No hardship for me, I love going to the movies!

Go for the elephant. She is one good actress!!! Bring tissues, there are scenes that made me cry.

the book made me cry so I can imagine

Cat wrote: "Really good review, thanks, I can't wait to read it now."

Thanks so much CAT and Zeek.

No AH, I haven't seen the movie yet, we don't have a theatre where I live so going to a movie involves a big trip "to town" and a couple of ferries so it doesn't happen often.

When I heard that Christoph Waltz was playing August I though wow perfect casting, I'm not so much a Reese fan but Damn Rob likes good in the period costume.

I loved this book, I loved the sections with Jacob as an old man, I'm very curious how the ending will play out in the movie version. If it will remain the same?

see now Rob is the one turn off for me. I dont get the appeal.

I'm not saying that as a fan-girl I just think he really suits the period/type movies. I'm more excited to see Old Jacob actually, Hal Holbrock will be great.

Hal Holbrook was great!

Rob does suit those period movies. I can't wait to see him in Bel Ami. Not too much chemistry between him and Reese though.

Yay, I can't wait to see him. Reese seemed too old for the role to me

Great review, Buggy! This is one people keep telling me to read, but I just haven't been able to pick it up. Your review has me rethinking that.

Go see the movie, UM - My husband even enjoyed it....

Thanks so much Dhes, I loved this book, It was one of my top reads last year. I still haven't seen the movie though

I haven't seen the movie yet . . . been debating if I should read the book FIRST, then see the movie after? Or vice-versa?

It seems that everytime I read the book first, the movie ALWAYS fails me.

I dunno what to do :(

I didn't read the book yet, but I enjoyed the movie. Not an academy award winner, but a good movie. Christophe Waltz steals the show.

I've heard Rosie the elepahnt is pretty good too. Does she get her own back in the movie version too?

I adored this novel--SG is an amazing author! The movie wasn't quite as good for me but it was still entertaining.

Hey Thanks Jennifer, She is an amazing author, the research that must have gone into this amazes me. I read somewhere that she knew nothing about circus's or the depression when she began, getting the story idea from a photograph.

Think about it, wasn't it just the PERFECT ending! It still makes me smile.

I know! I totally agree. The perfect ending. You just made me want to read this again J

Awwwww . . . been meaning to read this book but I keep getting distracted. Right now, I'm devouring Lisa Kleypas' books! But soon . . . soon . . .

I have the same problem with so many books Nicole. I have about 50 books that are "next"

Buggy wrote: "I have the same problem with so many books Nicole. I have about 50 books that are "next""

I'm so glad I was told about this website. I've had a list of books I've read and books to read for years. Now I know I'm not the only one. :-D Sometimes I think I'm a bit like Francie Nolan.

Yes its great here Janis, way too addictive but fun to find so many like minded people

Can't wait to spend a bit more time. Been so busy lately. Even has cut into my reading time. :-( But do plan to look around soon when I have a bit more leisure time.