Water for Elephants by Sara GruenI had heard great things about this book, but it wasn't until I heard about the movie that I decided to read. And I'm definitely glad I did. Once I started the book I couldn't put it down. Seriously, I bought the book and was finished within 36 hours.
The book takes places in the 1930s and tells the story of Jacob Jankowski, a college student who almost accidentally runs away and joins the circus. There is a romance story, and in a while it reminded me a lot of The Notebook. Besides the actual romance, there's all types of historical tidbits of what circus life was like during the Great Depression, and a fun bit of randomness are all the 1930's circus pictures throughout the book.
Having read the book I can't wait to see how they've done the movie. I don't think the movie lends itself very easily to the screen, but its such a great story I know why they're trying. I even think Robert Pattison should fit perfect as Jacob, and Reese Witherspoon will be great as Marlena, a performer whose act is with the liberty horses. It's easily one of the best books I've read in a while.
Anyone else love this book too? Or are you planning on waiting for the movie for this one?
~Shoshanah
Planning on reading this soon!
ReplyDeleteI wasnt sure but now I am going to read it!
ReplyDeleteThis in on my tbr list. I didn't know there was a movie in the works. I will have to read it sooner!
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read this for awhile! I better get on it before the movie comes out otherwise I'll never read it.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this book. When my mom recently visited me, she complained that she hadn't been an avid reader in years, so I gave her Water for Elephants and she had completely read it in a week.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff for all generations!
I've been hearing about this book for some time, but haven't read it yet! I think I'll read it before the movie.
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