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It took me some time to read it, but i liked it.
After years of having this book on my shelf and after even more years of wanting to read it. I have finally read Water for Elephants! I actually chose the audiobook and it was a good listen. There are two narrators, one for young Jacob and one for elderly Jacob and both gentleman did a great job.
The story jumps through time from the present day to Jacob’s early life in the 1930s when he runs away and joins the circus. While the present day begins the story, most of it is told by Jacob’s younger ...more
The story jumps through time from the present day to Jacob’s early life in the 1930s when he runs away and joins the circus. While the present day begins the story, most of it is told by Jacob’s younger ...more
I really enjoyed this book. Actually, I loved it. I'm not sure exactly what it was. Perhaps the unique setting, the diverse characters, the prose-like writing or the satisfying ending. it was just a down right enjoyable book. I haven't seen the movie and I'm not sure if I will as I just can't imagine it living up to the expectations of the book. Definitely a favorite and one I will likely return to reread in years to come. A warning to other readers there are a couple of explicit scenes, but not
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Jul 24, 2012
Liz
marked it as to-read
