Water for Elephants (edit title)

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Liked It 6 of 6 members found this review helpful Rated 5 stars “This novel is so well crafted! I had about 1/3 of it left one afternoon and just kept reading until I finished. I couldn't pull my eyes away from the pages! The author grabs you in the beginning with a gripping scene that makes you want to find out more. Then, the climax of the novel...” see full review » see other reviews »

Didn’t Like It 9 of 19 members found this review helpful Rated 2 stars “I read this for a book club and our members were divided between those who loved it and those who didn't like it at all. I was among those who didn't like it. Gruen gives her readers a look at the seamy side of circus life. If you choose to read it, be prepared for descriptions of cruelty to...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  “excellent book!!!”

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  “Very fascinating. ”

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  “Very well written with good vocabulary!!”

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  “read this at the beach...could not put it down till I finished it...didn't think I would like it, but once I started it, just couldn't stop till i was done. Great book. ”

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  “What an entertaining and creative book.”

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  “This book was amazing I finished it in 4 days. I would highly recommend it. ”

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  “I love a book that takes you on a ride you don't expect at all. This was an inspiring story to me, I really love learning motivations and emotions behind actions. Great read”

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  “Good book. I enjoyed Gruen's writing. Pretty good ending.”

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  “Classic boy meets married girl circus story.”

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  “Hi, Water for elephants is an intriguing book to read. It gave an insight to how a circus operated and the hard ships. Karen”

  Karen H wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No