6/10/11 - I just finished this book yesterday....here's what I thought:
I thought overall, this was a pretty good book. It kept me interested from page one until the end. I must say though, I actually give this book 3.75 stars - due to not being quite ready for it to end just yet. Jacob, the main character, I love his personality as an older man. He's a hoot, however as a young man, I think he's a little on the uptight side. All-in-All, I have to say if you want to know more about the exciting life of a traveling circus, this is a must read. It was amazing to find out that the bulk of the things the author put in the book are actual accounts from traveling circus history! Great read!!
5/23/11 - This book is pretty good so far. It's had both funny and sad moments. I'm excited to see how it turns out.
5/18/11 - After reading the reviews and hearing about Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, from friends, I'm excited about starting it today!!!
Quotes I Liked:
* "'I'm about used up. Ain't good for nothin' but ticket seller, and I recon I'm too ugly for that." I glance over and decide he's right. 'Is there something else you can do instead? Maybe behind the scenes?" ~Camel to Jacob, page 64
* "Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work but important." ~Jacob, page 82
* "When two people are meant to be together, they will be together. It's fate." ~Jacob, page 355
* "With a secret like that, at some point the secret itself becomes irrelevant. The fact that you kept it does not." ~Jacob, page 415
Read an Excerpt.
I thought overall, this was a pretty good book. It kept me interested from page one until the end. I must say though, I actually give this book 3.75 stars - due to not being quite ready for it to end just yet. Jacob, the main character, I love his personality as an older man. He's a hoot, however as a young man, I think he's a little on the uptight side. All-in-All, I have to say if you want to know more about the exciting life of a traveling circus, this is a must read. It was amazing to find out that the bulk of the things the author put in the book are actual accounts from traveling circus history! Great read!!
5/23/11 - This book is pretty good so far. It's had both funny and sad moments. I'm excited to see how it turns out.
5/18/11 - After reading the reviews and hearing about Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, from friends, I'm excited about starting it today!!!
Quotes I Liked:
* "'I'm about used up. Ain't good for nothin' but ticket seller, and I recon I'm too ugly for that." I glance over and decide he's right. 'Is there something else you can do instead? Maybe behind the scenes?" ~Camel to Jacob, page 64
* "Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work but important." ~Jacob, page 82
* "When two people are meant to be together, they will be together. It's fate." ~Jacob, page 355
* "With a secret like that, at some point the secret itself becomes irrelevant. The fact that you kept it does not." ~Jacob, page 415
Read an Excerpt.
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