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Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
3.5
adventurous emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Re-read of an old favourite! This is overall a solid read. 

I wish there was more time dedicated to building the romance between Marlena and Jacob, to make this feel less like insta-love, but their bond seems fairly reasonable given shared interests between them. I really appreciate the level of care given towards the setting and the time period, that really is what made this book shine for me. 

Glad I picked it up again!