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Circus life evokes love, struggles, and freedom.

Water for Elephants could be a good read for someone who enjoys historical fiction with a touch of romance and adventure. The book offers a unique insight into the life of circus performers during the Great Depression, and the bond between Jacob and Rosie the elephant is heartwarming. The book also deals with heavy themes such as animal cruelty and abuse of power, making it a thought-provoking read. Overall, the book's vibrant and realistic portrayal of circus life makes it a captivating page-turner.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Fiction (2007)
  • ALA Alex Award (2007)
  • The Quill Award Nominee for General Fiction (2006)
  • LovelyBooks Leserpreis Nominee for Allgemeine Literatur (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Water for Elephants : a novel for everyone who dreamed of running away to the circus

Regular price RM40.21 MYR RM28.15 MYR 30% off
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RM25.34 MYR Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780340962725
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM47.07 MYR
Authors: Sara Gruen
Publisher: Hodder Paperback
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Historical Fiction, Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 1604917 readers)

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Winner of the 2007 BookBrowse Award for Most Popular Book.An atmospheric, gritty, and compelling novel of star-crossed lovers, set in the circus world circa 1932, by the bestselling author of Riding Lessons. When Jacob Jankowski, recently orphaned and suddenly adrift, jumps onto a passing train, he enters a world of freaks, drifters, and misfits, a second-rate circus struggling to survive during the Great Depression, making one-night stands in town after endless town. A veterinary student who almost earned his degree, Jacob is put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It is there that he meets Marlena, the beautiful young star of the equestrian act, who is married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. He also meets Rosie, an elephant who seems untrainable until he discovers a way to reach her. Beautifully written, Water for Elephants is illuminated by a wonderful sense of time and place. It tells a story of a love between two people that overcomes incredible odds in a world in which even love is a luxury that few can afford.
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Circus life evokes love, struggles, and freedom.

Water for Elephants could be a good read for someone who enjoys historical fiction with a touch of romance and adventure. The book offers a unique insight into the life of circus performers during the Great Depression, and the bond between Jacob and Rosie the elephant is heartwarming. The book also deals with heavy themes such as animal cruelty and abuse of power, making it a thought-provoking read. Overall, the book's vibrant and realistic portrayal of circus life makes it a captivating page-turner.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Fiction (2007)
  • ALA Alex Award (2007)
  • The Quill Award Nominee for General Fiction (2006)
  • LovelyBooks Leserpreis Nominee for Allgemeine Literatur (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.