New York Times Bestseller
New York Times Bestseller that’s captivated over 10 million readers. Step into a Depression-era circus where a veterinary student, a trapped performer, and a remarkable elephant form an unlikely bond. Sara Gruen’s spellbinding tale of survival and forbidden love will transport you—sawdust, secrets, and all.
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There are books that transport you, and then there’s Water for Elephants—a story so vivid you can practically smell the sawdust and feel the rumble of the train beneath your feet. This New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller has captivated over 10 million readers worldwide, and for good reason.
Sara Gruen weaves a spellbinding tale set against the gritty backdrop of a Depression-era traveling circus. Meet Jacob Jankowski, a veterinary student whose world collapses in an instant—orphaned, broke, and directionless until he jumps aboard a rickety train carrying the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. What follows is a journey of survival, forbidden love, and the unlikely bonds formed between a man, a beautiful but trapped equestrian star named Marlena, her volatile husband August, and Rosie, an elephant who just might save them all.
This is literary fiction at its finest: richly atmospheric, emotionally resonant, and impossible to put down. Gruen’s meticulous research brings the circus world to life in all its glamour and brutality, while her characters—flawed, desperate, hopeful—will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.
Perfect for book clubs and readers who love historical fiction with heart, Water for Elephants became a major motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, and Christoph Waltz. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or revisiting an old favorite, this is a novel that reminds us why we fall in love with stories.
Gruen's tale rings true, balancing the hardship of life during the Depression and the cruelty and exploitation of circus life with the magic and camaraderie that also existed.
A rousing, genuine, and enthralling tale set during the Great Depression, Gruen's third novel is a captivating period piece that will speak to readers who loved The Notebook and Seabiscuit.
An atmospheric, gritty, and compelling novel...Gruen's writing is excellent and her characters are vivid and interesting.
The narrative is crisp and often lyrical...This is an arresting new novel.
Gruen artfully blends historical fact with fiction, creating a fascinating, page-turning story.
A tale so enthralling you'll want to slow down to savor the writing, yet so gripping you'll want to gallop to the finish.
A compelling, evocative tale that will appeal to readers who loved Cold Mountain or The Notebook.
| Weight | 1.30 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7.62 × 0.80 × 9.50 in |
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| Accolade | New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Wall Street Journal Bestseller |
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