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A review by bitofabookworm
The Ringmaster's Daughter by Carly Schabowski
2.0
I was sucked in in by the cover...ever since reading 'Water for Elephants' a few years ago, I have been drawn to circus themed books.
This however was a mild book, if I'm totally honest I really struggled to connect with it, and wasn't desperately wanting to pick it back up.
Set in France, during WWII the book follows Michel who escapes Paris around the time of the German invasion, and finds himself tacking along with a circus train, tending their horses and being drawn to the mysterious performer, Freida. He has however, been forbidden by Ringmaster Werner from mixing with the performers.
The story itself is pleasant enough, and the writing is easy - but it felt quite slow paced at times.
Thank you to NetGalley for an electronic ARC in exchange for a review.
This however was a mild book, if I'm totally honest I really struggled to connect with it, and wasn't desperately wanting to pick it back up.
Set in France, during WWII the book follows Michel who escapes Paris around the time of the German invasion, and finds himself tacking along with a circus train, tending their horses and being drawn to the mysterious performer, Freida. He has however, been forbidden by Ringmaster Werner from mixing with the performers.
The story itself is pleasant enough, and the writing is easy - but it felt quite slow paced at times.
Thank you to NetGalley for an electronic ARC in exchange for a review.