Book: WATER for ELEPHANTS by Sara Gruen
when I think of circuses, I envision a striped tent, clowns, and elephants. After reading this awesome book, I can also see behind the scenes. Sara Gruen weaves a magical tale of an unseen side of the circus.
Jacob is an orphaned college student studying to become a veteranarian who runs away from school and stows away on a train that turns out to be part of the Benzini Bros. circus train, the Benzini Bros. being a famous circus act. Jacob is taken in as the show's vet, and becomes part of the circus atmosphere.
Jacob is just getting used to circus life when he unwittingly falls for Marlena, one of the show's main performers. There's just one problem: Marlena's husband, the unpredictable and abusive August. As Jacob and Marlena struggle to figure out how they feel, another problem arises- an elephant is added to the otherwise pachyderm-less show.
This story of love, strength and the lives of circus performers reveals a new and exciting world. I think this is a really interesting viewpoint, and the climax is...auspicious. I really recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a funny, well-written book.
4 1/2 stars!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GABBY!!!!!
See ya later!
Zach
yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! i hope you have an auspicious (cool word, huh?) day! I LOVE YOU!! :P
on another note, i loved your book review! as i said before, i'm so anxious and excited to read any post from your blog. i REALLY wish i could write like you! anyway, that book sounds really good and i got the main plot and conflict, but you didn't give anything away. that was an EXTREMELY helpful review and i want to read it. it's no problem either. you deserve to be praised...you're an unbelievably good writer. have an incredible day!
MUCH LOVE, aubrea :)
happy b-day!
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