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Book Review of Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants
Author: Sara Gruen
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


Well written book. Although the present day ramblings by the 90 year old man was less interesting it did put a perspective on the rest of the story. Initially I was disappointed how the book was ended but after discussing it with others, I find that it is a plausible ending . . . it lacked some of the logic and detail that the rest of the story held. The story did contain discriptions of animal cruelty but not done in excess -- more statements of reality. My favorite passage from the book is the first three paragraphs of Chapter 1. Like The begining of Tale of Two Cities this is a classic opening to the story and I rank it amoung the best begginings.