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Apr 22, 2011 The Loopy Librarian rated it it was amazing

I immediately fell in love with the 90 (or 93) year-old narrator and protagonist of this story. His memories of his time with the circus and his love for one of the performers were detailed and fascinating. The research of Sara Gruen was apparent. I was engrossed in the history and the characters. Some of it was very dark but that was offset by the antics of the animals and the strong backbone of the characters. The author pulled no punches, but instead opened a window on a world that most of us ...more

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Mar 29, 2011 Melissa rated it it was amazing

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I am reviewing Water for Elephants by Sue Gruen. I bought this book a few months ago and have been reading it in between the other books that I have been reviewing. When I bought this book I have no clue they were going to release a movie based in it. I had seen this book at Barnes and Nobles and just never got around to buying it until this year. It came out I think in 2006. I was hooked from the first chapter. I have been so excited about finishing it my goal was to read it before the movie ca ...more

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Mar 14, 2011 Tess rated it really liked it

Fantastic book. Wasn't ever a moment when I was like *yawn*. Definitely recommend it to people who a) love reading and sampling literary delights, b) like the circus and c) who ask if I would recommend it. ...more

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