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more-books.com - Water for Elephants: A Novel
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Manufacturer: Algonquin Books
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781565125605
ISBN: 1565125606
Label: Algonquin Books
Manufacturer: Algonquin Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 350
Publication Date: 2007-04-09
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Studio: Algonquin Books
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As a young man, Jacob Jankowski was tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. It was the early part of the great Depression, and for Jacob, now ninety, the circus world he remembers was both his salvation and a living hell. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It was there that he met Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. And he met Rosie, an untrainable elephant who was the great gray hope for this third-rate traveling show. The bond that grew among this unlikely trio was one of love and trust, and, ultimately, it was their only hope for survival.
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Summary: Fascinating and Insightful
Comment: I have been fascinated by them since I was young and watch some things on tv when they come up, so the subject of the book appealed to me and I am very happy I picked this up.
With the use of flashbacks you are bought into the 1930s and the harsh existence for both people and animals that are part of the circus. Jacob and his background creates a special bond with the animals and his kindness is heartwarming. Fromt he first page you are bought into the story - seeing life and some of the things we hope for in our lives and things we want to avoid and not become.
Fascinating look at the circus, the time period and most importantly, people.
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Summary: Exactly why I don't read fiction
Comment: Was talked into reading this as a change from non-fiction. I read all the reviews about not being able to put the book down. I had to force myself to finish it. Ridiculous, cliched, almost campy dialogue. What exactly, is supposed to grab you & make you continue? Boy, I wanted to like this. Sorry.
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Summary: Great!
Comment: I never would have read a book about the circus but this was recommended by a friend and I loved it. Don't let the subject matter distract you from a great novel!
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Summary: "Like Water" is a must read!
Comment: Like Water for Elephants is a terrific work of art. I thought the characters and plot were well thought out and tied together nicely. I plan to put this one on my book club list, I can't wait to share it with my friends! You should do the same!
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Summary: Water for Elephants a hit
Comment: When this book was recommended to me, I wasn't sure I wanted to read it, but I am glad I did. It begins in a depressing nursing home - which we visit a few times throughout the book - but it is really about Jacob Jankowski's first year with the circus.
At 90 - or is it 93, he isn't sure anymore - Jacob recalls his life in the circus at age 23 when he learns of his parents' death. The reader gets to go along for the ride: from his first leap onto a circus railroad car, to his falling in love with a woman and an elephant. His tale enthralled me.
Often depressing, life in the circus of 1931 is not an easy one, but it is fascinating. We wonder if Rose the elephant will survive abuse. We wonder if Jacob will end up with his love. We also wonder if Jacob will die in that horrible nursing home.
Read it and find out. Even though I had to eat, sleep, and otherwise exist, I didn't put this book down once I began it.
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