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Water for Elephants

As a young man, Jacob Jankowski was tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. It was the early part of the great Depression, and for Jacob, now ninety, the circus world he remembers was both his salvation and a living hell. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It was there that he met Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. And he met Rosie, an untrainable elephant who was the great gray hope for this third-rate traveling show. The bond that grew among this unlikely trio was one of love and trust, and, ultimately, it was their only hope for survival.  more

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5/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Aug-11-2009
A Great Read

Well written, well researched and very interesting story. Thoroughly enjoyable, great character development. Loved it and strongly recommend it. Even if you have no real interest or knowledge of circus life, I believe you'll enjoy...

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3/5
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Posted: Aug-05-2009
Not detailed enough...

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and her narration allowed me to feel like I was part of Jacob's life. Having been to various circus shows, I was enthralled to pick up this book and see what it has to offer, especially with the 4.5...

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5/5
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Posted: Aug-05-2009
An incredible read!

Gruen masterfully brings us into the world of the Depression-era traveling circus with vivid descriptions and masterful storytelling. The characters feel like real people and within the first page any reader will become deeply engrossed...

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5/5
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Posted: Aug-03-2009
Touching and Romantic...a Great Book!

I honestly just picked this book up b/c i kept seeing it places and figured i would try it. It was a really great book and i have recommended it to almost everyone. Not only is the storyline entertaining, touching, and romantic...

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5/5
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Posted: Aug-11-2009
A Great Read

Well written, well researched and very interesting story. Thoroughly enjoyable, great character development. Loved it and strongly recommend it. Even if you have no real interest or knowledge of circus life, I believe you'll enjoy...

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3/5
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Posted: Aug-05-2009
Not detailed enough...

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and her narration allowed me to feel like I was part of Jacob's life. Having been to various circus shows, I was enthralled to pick up this book and see what it has to offer, especially with the 4.5...

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2/5
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Posted: Jan-18-2009
It's alright.

I didn't like this book...I found it depressing and the whole thing just one big sad story. One thing it changed was I will not be going to any circus anytime soon.

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