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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's not about the elephant, Nov 27 2007
This review is from: Water For Elephants (Paperback)
If you're looking for a story of glamour and sophistication, this is not it. This is a true tale of circus life and folk--the nitty-gritty reality of hard work and heartbreak. The story opens with an elderly man, Jacob Jankowski, remembering his work in the circus, set off by the fact that someone is putting up circus tents just down the road from the nursing home he's in. This at once reminded me of the novels "Fried Green Tomatoes" and "Bark of the Dogwood" both of which deal with someone remembering his past and then telling us about it. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a remarkable book in that you can literally smell, see, and hear the animals. The opening chapter is so intense and brilliant that it will pull you in and you'll be stuck, as I was, reading for hours. WARNING: If you don't have a lot of time, don't start this book as you will have to finish it. Unlike so many other novels, this one pulls you in and never lets you go. If you liked the novels "Remains of the Day" and "Bark of the Dogwood" then you'll warm to this tale.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pick this book, April 27 2008
By zz2888 (sherkston,Ontario,Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Water For Elephants (Paperback)
I am a pretty finicky reader and was engrossed and unable to part with this novel until I had turned the last page. Every friend I have passed it on to has loved it. Thank you Sara...so refreshing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Captivating, Feb 14 2008
By Suzanne Taylor "AiresNight" (Athabasca, AB, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the best books that I have ever read. I am not a book enthusiast, however this one has grabbed me from the first page and I have had a hard time putting it down. What a dramatic story that is so wonderfully written.
If you are wondering if you should get this book or not, do it! You will not be disappointed!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A nice, easy weekend read
This is one of those books that you truly enjoy reading and can lose your worries in this very well written story. Nice old fashioned story without being sappy. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Margot Ware

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful story
Both my daughter and my sister recommended this book - and I was not disappointed! I, like many others, could not put it down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Patricia G.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
This was a very good book that has some dark and disturbing sections, yet also is a romantic one at the safe time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Withers

5.0 out of 5 stars Water for Elephants
I enjoyed this book very much and found it hard to put down once I had gotten into it. It is a very interesting and educational read about circuses in the 1930's (especially... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lindylou Nappazini

5.0 out of 5 stars Reviiew of Water for Elephants
With no particular interest in circus lore and no major interest in the depression era, I relied heavily on the reviews for this book to purchase it. It was just delightful. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard G. Stoker

5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting take on aging
I enjoyedthis book on many levels and have loaned my copy to a number of people. While this is fiction, I think it should be required reading for any health professional working... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Margaret M. Mcquinn

4.0 out of 5 stars Water For Elephants
I can honestly say that a novel about circus life is not something I would normally read about. However, the previous reviews that I read encouraged me to give this novel a try. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rod S. Bilz

5.0 out of 5 stars Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants was not only a very interesting look at circus life in the thirties but also a look into the human soul. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ellen Latta

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
I really enjoyed the book, really good insight on how different the circus is now from the early days...well written, have recommended to 2 friends who also enjoyed it.
Published 8 months ago by dalvir

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Excellent, Excellent EXCELLENT book!!! Could not put this book down! Wasn't particularly excited to start this book because the title or book cover didn't quite capture my... Read more
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