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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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- Posted: Oct-08-2009
Not just for animal lovers.
A story about doing the right thing and protecting those who can't protect themselves (animals or people). This novel had me hooked from the beginnning. Your heart will swell and break and swell again, but you won't be dissappointed.
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- Posted: Oct-05-2009
Consuming novel
This is one of those wonderful reads that consumes your days and life while you're engrossed in it. I didn't want it to end so I tried to savor each moment. I fell in love with Rosie and wanted to sit at the circus with Jacob just to see the expression on his face. Sara Gruen takes you back to...
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- Posted: Sep-30-2009
It is a book that I am glad I did not quit reading
I bought this book because I ran out of things to read. I wandered around the store and noticed how much display this book was given to. I purchased it solely based on its popularity.I started reading it and had a bit of a hard time moving forward. English is not my native tongue and all the...
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- Posted: Sep-30-2009
Words cannot describe-
I don't even know how to begin this review. This book is so wonderful, and so very different from anything that I've read, that I still can't believe it. Sara Gruen has written a book that is so carefully researched and so well-written that it puts the reader right into the story which is...
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- Posted: Sep-28-2009
Unique Setting + Good Writing = Fascinating Tale of Depression-Era Circus Train Life
Story OverviewJacob Jankowski is 90--or possibly 93. He's not really sure. "When you're five, you know your age down to the month. Even in your twenties you know how old you are. I'm twenty-three, you say, or maybe twenty-seven. But then in your thirties something strange starts to happen. It's a...
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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 this book.
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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 average rating from Amazon readers. In the end though, I...
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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 in this beautiful story. A gem of a book!
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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 (without being too girly and sappy)...but the author does an...
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- Posted: Jul-24-2009
An awesome read- couldn't put it down.
I absolutely loved loved this book. The characters were easy to follow, to relate to . I felt like i was riding along, like i was a part of the circus!Jacob Jankowski : " I am ninety. Or ninety-three. One or the other." Jacob is living in a senior citizen home, grumpy, depressed and starting to...
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