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Water for Elephants

by Sara Gruen
$3.90
Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants

Circus romance amidst Great Depression challenges.

"Water for Elephants" whisks you away to the gritty reality of circus life during the 1930s, wrapped in a poignant love story. As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself immersed in the vivid atmosphere of a bygone era. The dynamic relationships and ethical dilemmas faced by young Jacob breathe life into this unique setting, offering not just a tale of romance but a window into the souls of those who find their home under the big top. It's both a nostalgic trip and a heart-warming narrative that will likely resonate with your adventurous spirit.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Fiction (2007)
  • ALA Alex Award (2007)
  • The Quill Award Nominee for General Fiction (2006)
  • LovelyBooks Leserpreis Nominee for Allgemeine Literatur (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Water for Elephants

by Sara Gruen
$3.90
ISBN: 9781565125605
Authors: Sara Gruen
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Date of Publication: 2007-04-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.11
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Description

When Jacob Jankowski, recently orphaned and suddenly adrift, jumps onto a passing train, he enters a world of freaks, drifters, and misfits, a second-rate circus struggling to survive during the Great Depression, making one-night stands in town after endless town. A veterinary student who almost earned his degree, Jacob is put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It is there that he meets Marlena, the beautiful young star of the equestrian act, who is married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. He also meets Rosie, an elephant who seems untrainable until he discovers a way to reach her. Beautifully written, Water for Elephants is illuminated by a wonderful sense of time and place. It tells a story of a love between two people that overcomes incredible odds in a world in which even love is a luxury that few can afford.
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Circus romance amidst Great Depression challenges.

"Water for Elephants" whisks you away to the gritty reality of circus life during the 1930s, wrapped in a poignant love story. As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself immersed in the vivid atmosphere of a bygone era. The dynamic relationships and ethical dilemmas faced by young Jacob breathe life into this unique setting, offering not just a tale of romance but a window into the souls of those who find their home under the big top. It's both a nostalgic trip and a heart-warming narrative that will likely resonate with your adventurous spirit.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Fiction (2007)
  • ALA Alex Award (2007)
  • The Quill Award Nominee for General Fiction (2006)
  • LovelyBooks Leserpreis Nominee for Allgemeine Literatur (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.