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Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants
A Novel
by Sara Gruen
Hardcover: May 2006,
335 pages.
Paperback: May 2007,
368 pages.

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Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by jsanders16
Fantastic
Great for adults, some material not recommended for people under 16. Great way to capture the essence of the great depression.


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Mabel :)
The Help
I can't wait for the movie to come out! The way that the author uses the old-timey dialogue is PERFECT for this book! It helps you understand where the characters are coming from.


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by amanda
Water For Elephants
This is my favorite book, I love the characters!:)


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by mary
water for elephants
The book was enlightening. I can hardly wait for the movie. I think Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson will pair up just fine for this movie


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Heather
Awesome Book & Not at All Too Graphic
For anyone who thinks this amazing book is too graphic, you must have been under a rock for many, many years. There are certainly graphic descriptions, however, none are that offensive. Sex & violence are a part of life...it's time people just accept it. If you don't want to read about sex or violence, stay in the Children's or Christian department of the bookstore. That's where you'll find your kind of literature. Let us progressive adults read what we like.

The book deftly blends history, humor, and human emotions into a wonderful tale that will entertain just about anyone. For those who find it offensive, I warn you to stay away from a little book called Geek Love. Focusing on the "freaks" in the circus, Geek Love is something I could understand someone finding truly offensive. & it was an assigned book for me in college! Water for Elephants is an elevating story with a heart. Check it out!


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by kelly
water for elephants
By far the best book I have read in a long time..One I will keep and re-read often..Can't wait for the movie!

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