Water for Elephants

Title of Book: Water for Elephants: A Novel
Author: Sara Gruen
Format: Standard Print

Brief Review:
To be honest, I was not interested in reading Water for Elephants. The subject matter, a memoir of a 93 year old former circus veterinarian, didn't sound like a story I would be interested in reading. About the fifth time a patron brought the book back and asked "Have you read this? It's wonderful!", I decided I needed to read it. I am so glad I did! The author did a wonderful job telling the story of some very interesting characters and the reader gets a true behind the scenes look at the people who made up a circus during the depression. The narrator of the story is Jacob, who runs away to join the circus after his charmed life takes a tragic turn. He gets a real life education. So did I while reading this book. I highly recommend this book, and I'm so glad I read it!

How did you find out about this book?
Recommended to me by several members of the library.

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes! (And have done so many times)

Reviewed by:
Judi, Library Staff Member