tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post5563424411679382248..comments2023-10-26T04:53:55.401-05:00Comments on Literary Musings: Water for Elephants by Sara GruenBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-51313305417830853372012-01-25T19:53:55.252-06:002012-01-25T19:53:55.252-06:00This book starts out shocking and ends amazing. I ...This book starts out shocking and ends amazing. I originally read it because I knew it was being turned into a movie with the guy from Twilight. I wasn't expecting much, and man was I surprised. This book will definitely make you laugh, cry, and even get mad.Espanahttp://acall4change.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-84484903107935282882010-12-05T21:18:22.863-06:002010-12-05T21:18:22.863-06:00Becky, I don't blame you. I haven't read A...Becky, I don't blame you. I haven't read Ape House but if you hated it, just go ahead and skip Water for Elephants.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-81538382141536098812010-12-05T21:14:07.266-06:002010-12-05T21:14:07.266-06:00I have heard lots of good things about this book, ...I have heard lots of good things about this book, but I recently read her latest book (The Ape House) and thought it was absolutely terrible. The writing was really bad and it was quite a boring storyline. Its made me too scared to read thisRebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-70592617539312809242010-07-16T14:28:49.248-05:002010-07-16T14:28:49.248-05:00Just found your blog, and I was glad to find anoth...Just found your blog, and I was glad to find another great review on one of my favorite reads!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-36550485174705026532010-07-13T21:51:08.341-05:002010-07-13T21:51:08.341-05:00Mari - There are definitely elements of the book t...Mari - There are definitely elements of the book that are pretty dark. A lot of drinking and a lot of violence. Overall though I really enjoyed it. <br /><br />Man of la Books - Thanks :) I've also got high hopes for the movie. We'll see...Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-1981948556287465972010-07-13T19:57:25.869-05:002010-07-13T19:57:25.869-05:00Wonderful review for a wonderful book. I hope the...Wonderful review for a wonderful book. I hope the movie will do it justice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-12964563071361762092010-07-13T18:18:35.856-05:002010-07-13T18:18:35.856-05:00I'm glad you liked this book. I must have bee...I'm glad you liked this book. I must have been in a weird mood while I read this for book club a few years ago. I didn't enjoy it much, I remember the drinking and felt so bad for the animals. <br /><br />It's a great discussion book though - so much to talk about. I didn't hate it, it just left me unsettled.mpartykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058880500554363163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-72224926695418161382010-07-13T17:56:34.222-05:002010-07-13T17:56:34.222-05:00Friande, I'm so glad you loved it! And yes Ros...Friande, I'm so glad you loved it! And yes Rosie will stay with me for a long time. It makes me want to get an elephant, which isn't something I would have ever said before reading this book :) As far as the happy endings, I was so happy for Jacob in the end, being able to do what he loved best. Oh so heartwarming!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-62618353568026429022010-07-13T17:48:52.920-05:002010-07-13T17:48:52.920-05:00I've just finished this book (I read it in a d...I've just finished this book (I read it in a day, that sucked into the plot). I think Rosie was my favourite character in the whole thing, and I loved that everyone got their happy endings (that's not a spoiler is it?). <br />Loved your review, and, like you, I'm definitely looking forward to the movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-51298855206514461842010-07-13T17:03:05.039-05:002010-07-13T17:03:05.039-05:00Greg, Thanks! I'm glad you liked it as well.
...Greg, Thanks! I'm glad you liked it as well.<br /><br />Nadia, I do recommend you move it up! It makes for a terrific summer read.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-12902828021377730472010-07-13T16:48:36.721-05:002010-07-13T16:48:36.721-05:00Wow! Sounds like such an interesting read! I have ...Wow! Sounds like such an interesting read! I have it on my shelf and now I'm thinking that I should move it up on my TBR list. Thanks!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-12620860303765249042010-07-13T12:15:24.691-05:002010-07-13T12:15:24.691-05:00Loved this book! Just great characters, story and ...Loved this book! Just great characters, story and setting. And you reviewed it nicely - thanks!Greg Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122230426442946518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-736811838636682602010-07-13T09:22:46.080-05:002010-07-13T09:22:46.080-05:00Hannah, Thanks for the recommendation! I'll pu...Hannah, Thanks for the recommendation! I'll put it on my TBR list! <br /><br />Bethany, I hope so too. However, with books I really like I'm usually let down by the movie. I'll see it either way though!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-73851874128375898022010-07-13T03:21:41.824-05:002010-07-13T03:21:41.824-05:00This sounds very interesting - and hopefully a fil...This sounds very interesting - and hopefully a film version would do it justice.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467655046379247950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-68940200379986884882010-07-13T01:44:30.273-05:002010-07-13T01:44:30.273-05:00This sounds really brilliant. I find circuses so i...This sounds really brilliant. I find circuses so interesting and it sounds as though this story has a good sense of history which I also find applealing. You might enjoy Nights at the circus by Angela Carter if you haven't already read it.... <br /><br />Thanks for sharing and happy Tuesday<br />HannahHannah Stonehamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139146341592918233noreply@blogger.com