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I bought this book a few years ago on a recommendation from a friend but had never picked it up before now. I wanted a break from the paranormal genre that I enjoy so much and was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I haven't seen the movie, and didn't want to until I had at least read the book as the books are always better in my opinion. This enthralling story follows the life of that narrator Jacob and his experiences with the traveling Benzini Brothers Circus in the summer of 1931. Th
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I read this book shortly before I became a member of GoodReads. It was better than going to the circus! The reader will learn what goes on behind the scenes in a circus, or what did in times past. Good cast of characters, lots of action to keep you turning pages. It took considerable research to write this book and is well worth the time.
A love story about a man who ran away to the circus, TWICE! I "read" this as an audio book and would recommend it. The book switched back and forth between when Jacob was young and then when he was an old man in a nursing home. They had a different narrator for each which made it come to life.
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Wow! Wonderful story based on real research of traveling circuses in the 1930's.Great description of what it's like to be very old. Very satisfying, happy ending. I love this book!
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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!!!!!
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A very good read, but a bit light. Not a lot of meat to it, but diverting and fun. It goes down like water, in fact.
I adore this book...I adore elephants too...it's a lovely read.
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