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A review by oujo_umi
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I saw the broadway musical first which I really enjoyed and decided to read the book when I found out the show was based off it. It was a fun story with a satisfying ending.
For the most part everyone felt staticly “good” or “bad” without much development. As someone who typically is drawn to stories for the characters, I didn’t really connect. However the plot’s momentum toward the disaster teased in the first chapter was exciting enough to make up for that. I enjoyed how I could get pulled into the circus from the detailed descriptions.
For the most part everyone felt staticly “good” or “bad” without much development. As someone who typically is drawn to stories for the characters, I didn’t really connect. However the plot’s momentum toward the disaster teased in the first chapter was exciting enough to make up for that. I enjoyed how I could get pulled into the circus from the detailed descriptions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism and Terminal illness