“I thought Water For Elephants was an excellent novel. It is the perfect "time period" novel; set in the 1930's during the Great Depression in America, it really gives you a feel of what it was like. The author also excellently gives us the feel and look of a circus and circus life, and that really adds to feeling as if one is there. The story is also alternately set in modern times, in an old folk's home, where Jacob lives as he tells us his story.
I couldn't really find many flaws in this story. It is smoothly written, and entertaining. I felt happy when the characters were happy, angry when they were angry, and it was just generally a page turner. I would recommend this book to almost anyone, I think it has something that will keep anyone entertained. ”
Zoë wrote this review Thursday, October 7, 2010.
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