Water For Elephants

Yes, I am reading Water For Elephants. And no, I am not in book club.

So far the book has been intriguing and well written. It is narrated by Jacob Jankowski, a nonogenarian telling the story of his days in the circus. After his parents die in a car crash, Jacob walks out of the college in the middle of a test, and hops on a train, not knowing that it is "The Flying Squadron of the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth".

I'm only 59 pages in, but so far this book has really kept my attention, and it really takes you back to the circus days of the 20s. Above all, this book provides insight on circus workers, and personally, it has already taught me that not all circus performers/workers are bums who hop trains in search of money and food. Jankowski is a "college boy" who came from a good home, and was living a comfortable life until his parents died. I'm excited to see what other characters this book introduces, and learn more historical facts that are revealed.