I adore this book so much, I am scared to see the movie. I think no one could do justice to my imagination, so I will stick with that. I recommend this story to everyone I know

A fabulous read!! There were times I would put the book down and when it was time to pick it back up again, I felt the need to grab the remote first because the book was so vivid in my mind it seemed as though I was watching a movie instead of reading a book.

great book

Love love love!!!!! Awesome book! Made me laugh, cry and yell at some of the characters. Very good read!

I Loved this book! I read it just because I needed something to read at the time. I could not put the book down! Was a wonderful book!

I really enjoyed this book. I think my favorite and most dramatic part was when the elephant got to take revenge. I would recommend this read

Incredible story. Quite a tear-jerker as well. Read before seeing the movie! You won't regret it!

Loved it.

I would consider this one of my favorite books by far. I wasn't as much a fan of the movie when I saw it, but I believe that is because like any movie adaptation, it is hard to show the characters internal thoughts. Regardless, this is a book I would read again and again. Love it!

A great book! I actually read it twice.

This was a assignment for a college English class. I didn't think I was Gonna like the book at first but once I started reading it I couldn't put it down I was so thrilled a few yrs later I heard there was a movie being made. The book is way better than the movie.

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. ;)

Like other reviewers, I recommend this book before the movie. In fact, I read it before the rights were purchased and read it again after seeing the movie. So well written, its sad and happy and boy did I take my love for elephants to another level!

An incredibly moving book... an absolute page-turner! I wish this author had written more because I can not get enough of her!

I loved this book. I felt as if I was right there with the characters with all of my emotions. The author grabs you from the beginning and twists the story so many ways. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. (Adult dialogue)