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A review by greenmind
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I didn't have any expectations for this one, but I was interested in reading this before watching the movie - and it's a really great book. Unusual and emotionally engaging. As well as packed with adventure, drama and fantastic characters.
I watched the film adaptation after I finished the book - it was frustratingly crap. Can’t recommend it.
I watched the film adaptation after I finished the book - it was frustratingly crap. Can’t recommend it.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol