When you enter the ‘big top’, you enter into a world full of illusion and intrigue and here you will find a dark, gritty love story.
Jacob Jankowski is grieving the loss of his parents when he jumps a train bound for anywhere that isn’t his current location. He has boarded a train full of freaks, drunkards, performers, sparkling costumes, and illusion–he has ran away with the circus–literally.
Jacob is able to gain employment as the circus veterinarian where he works closely with the charismatic August, the menagerie superintendent/trainer. August’s wife, Marlene, works as a circus performer as well…..Jacob is infatuated with her the moment he sets eyes on her.
August and Marlene’s marriage is rocky at best and Jacob tries to do his best to not fall in love with Marlene but it’s inevitable….she is breath-taking and refreshing. Continue reading “Review: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen”
Some people are just born with a little something extra. Sometimes that something special is obvious, other times it’s not. But when you are a Graceling, there is no hiding what you are. Special. Different. Dangerous.
Be still my heart….finally someone who understands, finds humor in, and can articulate life’s little f-ed up moments that happen to us all…..well to some of us more than others!
The name of the game is deception. Real or fake? Truth or lie?
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