Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants

2006 • 350 pages

Ratings453

Average rating3.9

15

An interesting and magical glimpse into circus life. I loved the ending and really enjoyed ‘old Jacob'. The character of Marlena, however, I felt never truly developed. She remained, in my mind, a whimsical Marilyn Monroe figure. I also deplored the abuse of the animals (which I know was kind of the point). A good read, now, off to see the movie....

June 3, 2011