Journal Entry 1 by grubsneerg from Greensburg, Pennsylvania USA on Saturday, July 07, 2007

Bought this from amazon.com after reading so many glowing posts on the BookCrossing forums. 

Journal Entry 2 by grubsneerg from Greensburg, Pennsylvania USA on Saturday, October 13, 2007

This was a well-written story that was often uncomfortable to read because of the brutality to both humans and animals. The parallels between the "captive" menagerie animals in the circus and the "captive" old Jacob in the nursing home, and the transitions between flashbacks and current day were particularly well done. 

Journal Entry 3 by grubsneerg from Greensburg, Pennsylvania USA on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

My mom's reading this for her book club next month so she's borrowing my copy. 

Journal Entry 4 by grubsneerg from Greensburg, Pennsylvania USA on Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Journal Entry 5 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Sunday, November 18, 2007

Yayy!! Received this in the mail yesterday. Thank you, grubsneerg, for being so kind as to send me this book after you and your Mom were done. I will be sending this off to the UK soon so my BC Secret Santa will receive it before Christmas ... but this one has been on my wish list for so long, I may just have to quickly read it before I tuck it in the mail ;)

Thanks again for your generosity and for answering my post on the forum when I was searching for this book. BC'ers are such wonderful people!!  

Journal Entry 6 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Sunday, November 25, 2007

WOW. I loved this book! It was so compelling, I zipped through it in just over a day. The characters were so intriguing; I really loved Jacob and Marlena, Walter and of course Rosie ... and alternately, I hated Uncle Al and August. The story was full of profound challenges; right vs. wrong, love vs. hate ... battles of loyalties and difficulties between classes and stations among the various employees of the circus.

This was an eye-opening look into the world of the traveling circus that I have never thought of before. Not only was the story entertaining, it was also educational. I also really loved it that some of the tidbits in the storyline were based on true events the author discovered when researching for this book.

Overall, an extremely satisfying read. I had been told by many people that this book was a "must read", and now I know why. Thanks again for sharing, grubsneerg! 

Journal Entry 7 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Monday, November 26, 2007

Journal Entry 8 by safrolistics from Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Journal Entry 9 by safrolistics from Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 29, 2008

I absolutly LOVED this book!
Sadly, half way through reading it, I decided to have a look at the Book Group Discussion Questions at the back....! I only looked at three questions, but each one gave away a major plot line...duh! Won't be doing that again!

This will now be sent off to my Not-So-Secret-Valentine's partner. 

Journal Entry 10 by safrolistics at Posted to a fellow BookCrosser in Royal Mail, NSS Parcel! -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, January 29, 2008

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Journal Entry 11 by babydoll85 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Thank You Thank You Thank You!!! :D I cant wait to read it, although it may have to wait till after my exams!