Terri T. (eskmom) - reviewed Loved it! on 5/11/2009 + 81 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I didn't know what to expect from this book, other than 2 of my friends had enjoyed it! This was an exciting tale about life on a circus train in the 1930s. While it portrayed the life of the circus, the heart of it lay in the story of the workers and performers; their interactions and relationships. The story is "told" by a man in his 90's, who is now a resident in a nursing home. A circus has come to town and is setting up the tent near his resident home. It spurs his memories of his life as a circus veteranarian. The story SEAMLESSLY goes b/t his current life and his memories. It didn't have the "choppiness" that books sometimes have when the go from past to present.

The story grabbed me on the first page and didn't let go! It is filled with humor, emotion and surprises! I loved it! It is one of the most entertaining and surprising books I have read in awhile! I hope you try it and enjoy it as well!

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