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A fast and easy read. The book was entertaining enough, but I think the writing is missing something.
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Water for Elephants is an amazing book! It is a look at an old-time circus from the point of view of a nonagenarian who worked in one for many years. The human story that unfolds just keeps the reader turning pages, while the view of what a circus was really like was fascinating.
On of my favorite novels this year. I put off reading it for a while, since I don't like circuses or anything circus related. But I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it. A wonderful love and adventure story by an amazing story-teller.
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EXCELLENT! Couldn't put it down. My heart went out to Rosie, the elephant who smiled when the crowd gave her candy, and who cried when the cruel trainer gave her a lit cigarette to eat. The characters are alive. Very nice ending.
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Different story line. Nice change of pace for me.
Dec 04, 2008
Stacy
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