This is a wonderful book about love, life, the circus, and how connected people can become with each other and animals in such a short time. It's a stunning tale of the carnival and circus people of a time long ago, and how their lives revolved around the circus, the performers, the workmen, the animals, and the crowds. I loved all the characters in this book, and it was really interesting going from the past to the present with the main character. The love between Marlena and Jacob is so wonderful, and pure that it's a great part of this book. I also love how involved and invested Jacob becomes with the animals and some people in the circus. It's a tale of people overcoming the odds to be together, but also not compromising themselves to do that. Jacob and Marlena love each other, but they also love their horses, the elephant, and the monkey and instead of leaving the circus they stay and that proves how much they love each other, and their lives.
I just loved the whole book, the theatricality of it, the time period, the characters, the setting, and the sequence of events. It's a wonderful book, that will enrapture any reader, and I am excited to see the movie when that comes out as well. I think that Reese Witherspoon is going to make a wonderful Marlena, and I hope that Robert Pattinson will be an awesome Jacob, but we shall see.
I think people of all ages would love this book, but I would keep it for only upper level high school students, because of some lewd comments, scenes, and innuendos.
Rating: (out of seven stars)
YAYYYYYYY!!! You FINALLY read Water for Elephants!!! I told you this book was amazing! I was totally obsessed with this book! The whole story was written so well. I vividly pictured every scene as if I were watching it live. I can not wait to see this movie next month!! See Kayla, I told you I can suggest good books! Maybe one day you'll finish reading The Jesture! lol. Tonight Scott and I saw The Adjustment Bureau, and it was SO good! The movie was based on the book. The story is centered around what your life "plan" is, and how you can beat the odds and pave your own path for what you truly believe in. It's really such an interesting story. I may want to read this book now too. :)
ReplyDeleteI try to read books you suggest!! lol Yes, though, you are right about Water for Elephants it was amazing. I will try to finish the Jesture, I've just got to find a time where I won't need to lug it around, it's a huge book lol. That movie sounds amazing though, can't wait to see it!
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