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Now I usually thumb my nose and say "pshaw" at the books my wife borrows from the library, but she convinced me to give this one a try, and it was a really nice read! Well written, and apparently well researched, and just a nice story all around.
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Oh wow, I thought this was a *FANTASTIC* book. I had such a hard time putting it down, I finished it in a couple of days. It's one of those books (for me) where I want so badly to know what happens that I end up skipping ahead on the page to find out and then have to force myself to go back and read what I skipped while at the same time not wanting to finish because I don't want it to end. (Ok, that probably sounded kinda weird...)
Anyway, I thought it was really well-written and the details of Depression-era circus life were SO interesting. Really, really good book.~Jane
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I have had it in the pile for about a month...as soon as HP is done...
Gwen
Mom to a 12yo boy, 8yo boy, 6yo girl and 3yo boy. Wife to Glaucoma specialist and CE(everything)O of our crazy life!Comment
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My neighbor just passed it on to me. I'm not starting anything until my HP arrives tomorrow, but I'm glad to know it's worthwhile.Comment
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I started it yesterday in the waiting room at the doc's office, and finished it this afternoon. Really well written, very entertaining.
I kept wanting not to like the crotchety old Jacob - and I love how it ended.Comment
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Sounds like a good read.Comment
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Ohhhhh, this was so good and is well written with good pacing. I just finished it last night. Like migirl, I sometimes skip ahead a few pages to see what happens and I did that with this book too. After a few chapters I liked the old Jacob and how the story ended.
It's stated above but the plot of the book involves a depression-era circus and a young man who unexpectedly joins after the unexpected death of his parents.Comment
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Originally posted by Ladybug
It was my bookgroup book but I picked it up months ago because of you and fluff!Comment
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I read it a month or so ago. Great book! Easy read. I was so sad when it was over!Wife to a PGY-7 Interventional Cardiology Fellow, Mom to two. DS(7) and DD(3).Comment
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This is a quick and easy read set against the unusual backdrop of a depression era circus. The characters were well drawn, including secondary characters like a dwarf and the master of events. It had a quick, enjoyable pace. Of note, this book has some graphic sex scenes (not complaining, just wasn't expecting them).
KellyIn my dreams I run with the Kenyans.Comment
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I know this thread has been "dead" awhile, but I just found it and wanted to add how much I **LOVED** this book! What a fantastic ending! Has anyone read the author's other book?Comment
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DrK and I both read this during the plane trips to/from our honeymoon. He doesn't read for pleasure but after the intro he was hooked.
SPOILER ALERT: I was so bothered by what happened to Walter. I was upset for days. He must have felt so betrayed and angry.Wife and #1 Fan of Attending Adult & Geriatric Psychiatrist.Comment
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OMG, me too! And I cried when I read about CamelSPOILER ALERT: I was so bothered by what happened to Walter. I was upset for days. He must have felt so betrayed and angry.
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