Water for Elephants in Around the World in 80 Books

Feb 10, 2010 Juliane rated it really liked it

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The beginning was boring. Really boring. But after around 150 it's getting better.
I really liked the style of writing and the switching between the present and the past.
From the beginning the reader knows that something bad will happen where Jacob tries to find her (he's not mentioning her name) between all the chaos. Seriously I didn't stopped the book because i wanted to know how this scene will end because of its tragedy.
And it was worth waiting for it. The last quarter of the book was extr ...more

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Apr 24, 2011 Brian rated it it was ok

Meh. Plot and character development were no better than "dark and stormy night" caliber but Gruen did her homework on Depression era train circuses. ...more

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Jul 07, 2009 Annie rated it it was amazing

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. ...more

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Dec 29, 2008 AmyAmy rated it really liked it

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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. ...more

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Sep 22, 2010 Keith rated it it was amazing

I checked this book out yesterday and it was so good, I read it so very fast...It's filled with love, excitement, tragedy, emotions...I must read her other books!!!!! ...more

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