![]() ![]() So tell me, are you going to see the movie? Are you afraid it will ruin the book for you? Synopsis: Granted, the book is not going to be put on a shrine of the scholarly literary Olympus, but to me this book felt as if I was reading a fairy-tale – and I tremendously enjoyed it. There are pictures of real American circus scenes from the first half of the century peppered throughout the book which really hit home and actually helped visualize the narrative and the bizarre subculture which is presented. Gruen’s managed to take an outrageous premise, combined with romanticism and make it enjoyable. ![]() While the book has its ups and downs, the narrative seems hurried at some points, the plot contains drama galore (stampedes, murders and many fights) Ms. “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen is simple to read, an interesting story with engaging characters.Įven though this novel is not perfect and a standard “boy meets girl” story it does have a charming setting, the descriptions are colorful and the characters are a variety of misfits but somehow it all works and comes together very nicely for an entertaining read. However the setting is unique and the descriptions of early American circus scenes are well worth the admission price. “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen is a boy meet girl story. ![]()
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