Author: Sara Gruen
Pages: 350
Genre: Fiction
Grade: B+
Synopsis: Fate leads Jacob Janikowski to the Benzini Brothers circus train where he is hired on as the vets Ivy League educated veterinarian. It is the very beginning of the Great Depression, probably the height of the train-car circus and as the depression deepens, many other circuses are having to throw in the towel. When the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on earth acquires an elephant for their beautiful star Marlena, things are looking up for the struggling act.
My Review: The circus has always been magical with its freaks and clowns, gymnasts and performers and exotic animals from all corners of the earth. This book builds a story around the traveling circus that I found to be very interesting and enjoyable. The plot is a little weak, but it was a fun book nonetheless.
Since January 3, 2007
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