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Sara Gruen Water for Elephants

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• Pistachio
  04.25.13

  The movie (urgh, Robert Pattinson) kind of made me not want to read the book, to be honest with you. However, I picked the book up one day, after a couple of friends had recommended it to me. I decided that I was so bored that I thought, "Okay, you know what? Whatever. I've got time to kill anyway", so I started reading it. Water for Elephants is amazing. It's so beautiful and poignant and clever. There are several spots where I nearly cried. I had no idea the circus could be so..... ridiculous, and such an exciting life. The main character is a passionate voice, with a fully developed history, and his narration is so witty. I loved it. However, *warning there is a sex scene.* Just.... prepare yourselves. Although I'll bet this is nothing compared to 50 Shades of Grey. ;)

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• By  Nellygirl07    
  10.03.17

  Loved this book! It was a beautiful story with love and heartbreak. She really transported you into the book.

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• By  1bets1    
  09.27.17

  One of my favorites

  One of my favorite books! I read the book way before I saw the movie. The book made me both cry and laugh at parts. This is one of those books that grabs you right from the beginning, and finds you fighting sleep to put it down. Highly recommend.

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• By  shsc82    
  04.22.17

  Good read

  I really enjoyed this book, but I am not entirely sure about the excitement and raving some folks do, it was entertaining, but not groundbreaking or life changing.

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• By  MissNerdy    
  12.18.16

  Seen the movie, now wanna read the story!

  I am very surprised to see this book "Water for Elephants" here cuz I've seen the movie version a few years back and I've loved it so much. It was so emotional watching it and I've even found myself cheering for the animals...especially my favorite, the elephant. Now there is a book I can read...I'm very sure it's going to more detailed and with that, I'm very excited to buy this. Cant hardly wait!

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• By  mango55    
  08.03.16

  sara gruen !!

  i loved this book so much that i had to check out sara gruen's other works. if you enjoyed this, read her book at the waters edge. completely different and just as good!

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• By  krisharrison    
  08.02.16

  Wonderful!

  Loved this book!! and the movie too! Especially Reese Witherspoon!

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• By  bilello    
  06.23.16

  I PERSONALLY LOVE THIS PRODUCT. IT MAKES ME HAPPY TO SMELL IT. IT MAKES ME MORE ALERT AND I FEEL VERY WOMANLY. I LOVE IT SO MUCH I WOULD BUY A GALLON OF IT FOR ME AND FRIENDS!

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• By  Aliciadawns26    
  05.20.16

  Amazing read iv actually read it 3 times it was that good deff recommend

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• By  Cgerstler    
  04.06.16

  This book was pretty good. I saw the movie prior so I wanted a little extra surprise with the book but it mirrored the movie.

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• By  ModernDayMonroe    
  03.05.16

  This book took me on an emotional roller coaster! I went from happy to angry to sad to angry then to sad then back to happy again. It's beautifully written and keeps you interested from start to finish. I love the actors in the film adaptation but the book is definitely better. Much more detail. Plus, who doesn't love that era?!

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