I always love reading Irving. This book was a very long book and quite deep in nature.

He always delves into so many different subjects and this one is no exception.

He does an incredible job conveying a good message to you. But, along the ride you have to endure all of the bad that man does. There are scenes that are disturbing, provocative and a lot of narcissism takes place.

I guess it's necessary to endure those things to really hit home the message.

I enjoyed this book thorough... (show more)

I always love reading Irving. This book was a very long book and quite deep in nature.

He always delves into so many different subjects and this one is no exception.

He does an incredible job conveying a good message to you. But, along the ride you have to endure all of the bad that man does. There are scenes that are disturbing, provocative and a lot of narcissism takes place.

I guess it's necessary to endure those things to really hit home the message.

I enjoyed this book thoroughly. I have read many of Irving's books, and although this is not my favorite, I have to give this book high marks.

The book is upsetting at times and not for the wimpy reader.

I will put it up there with my collection of Irving books as another great!

It reminds me that all things somehow in life interact with the final outcome. That everything we go through has some little effect on everything else. Kind of like a huge puzzle, where in the end the final piece is put in place and you see the whole thing and think, wow!I (show less)

Loved this book. From the minute I opened it, until the very last page, I could not put it down.

This book is about what life must have been like during the depression era while working for the circus.

Of course there are twists and turns along the way to keep the reader engaged. I really appreciated how Sara Gruen would go back and forth from modern day to depression era and it seemed seamless.

Her characters were very believable and well developed. I felt swept away, like I was ther... (show more)

Loved this book. From the minute I opened it, until the very last page, I could not put it down.

This book is about what life must have been like during the depression era while working for the circus.

Of course there are twists and turns along the way to keep the reader engaged. I really appreciated how Sara Gruen would go back and forth from modern day to depression era and it seemed seamless.

Her characters were very believable and well developed. I felt swept away, like I was there as a firsthand witness.

I love the suspense, mystery and details. I had never really given much thought to the circus, but am sure that there are many wonderful story's to be told.

The author did a great job interjecting humor, yet kept the serious scenes serious. There is love, lust, compassion, and suspense.

I would recommend this book to others. It's a quick read and highly enjoyable. (show less)