Water for Elephants in What should I read next?: The book ending support group

Sep 06, 2007 Cara rated it really liked it

I'm always so torn on the rating system. Should I rate on a literary scale or enjoyment scale, or some blending of them both?

Here is a book that just personifies this conundrum. I know it's nominated for a ton of literary awards but I don't see this book as a a piece of literature . At times it was thoroughly contrite and convenient while it beats you over the head with some themes.

HOWEVER I read this book in two days just because it was so enjoyable and that I have a soft spot for circus stor ...more

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Jun 29, 2008 Suzanne rated it really liked it

Shelves: love-story

It was a look into circus life. It was a shame about his parents' accident though. I was thinking -- didn't he have any relatives? He didn't even go to their funerals? But they didn't have money. What happened to their bodies? I guess that's what grief does to ya.
It was a good story. The circus life has to better than what he told, eh? Everybody has to look out for themselves? Watch your backs? I could go on but then I'd be giving out a lot of the story. ...more

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Dec 05, 2007 Andrea rated it really liked it

I didn't read this book because I wanted to, but because I felt like I should. I was more than pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The writing style had me captivated after the prologue. What a clever story and a wonderful way of telling it. I don't think many will be disappointed with this book! ...more

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Nov 11, 2007 Stephanie rated it really liked it

I really loved this one! I got very interested in the history of the circus and even visted the circus history museum in Baraboo, WI. If you haven't been there, you should check it out! ...more

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