Water for Elephants: A Novel
Written by Rafael Acero Tuesday, 26 February 2008 04:40
Author: Sara GruenPublisher: Random House
Year: 2007
Price: About $13.95
In “Water for Elephants”, Sara Gruen explores coming of age, growing old and other compelling topics through the protagonist and sometimes hero, Jacob. At 93, stuck ina nursing home, he laments every passing day, every single white hair, every memory lost… everything that has to do with the passage of time. He reminisces of his life, and wonders why he is in that current state of depression and pensiveness and his isolation from his family and relatives that deem him utterly irrelevant.
Jacob’s grim musings take a turn when the circus comes to town and sets up right next door… it all triggers a flashback to his youth during the Great Drepression’s bottom, his adventures after dropping off vet school to join a traveling circus.
The writing style is simple and easy to understand. There is no 'filler' - unnecessary, boring descriptions or dialogue that have nothing to do with the story. Altogether a delightful read. Rafael Acero | |
| About the author: | |
The name is Rafael Alejandro, but my friends call me Rafa. I'm a proud citizen of the land of the macho men, las putas, los narcos, los cholos y mojados. Even though I don't believe in labels and I don't like to be defined by what I do or by who I do, I have no problem in accepting that I'm a big-time fruit. I'm addicted to chocolate. Music is my drug of choice. I'm a writer, dancer, choreographer, performance artist, an occasional a-hole, and a notorious drama queen. Aunque soy medio fresa, también soy un chilango incomprendido, y como tal- valemadrista a morir. |
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