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I thought this book was decent. This was not the typical happy run off and join the circus story. The novel is an old man's recounting of his experience joining the circus during the time of the Great Depression. This book was great at making it very realistic. Additionally, I would say that this book is sad, frustrating, dirty, embarrassing, romantic, and funny. What should be asked is what emotion the book doesn't portray, because it does a great job of combining so many. Again, this adds more realism to the book. Although this was a good book, I would not put it in as one of my favorites. It was enjoyable, but it isn't one of those books that you put your own life on hold just to finish. Still you may just as easily fall in love with this book, it just depends on what you like. The book has a lot of emotional turmoil rather than action. So while that's not what I like, it may be something you love in books. Furthermore, if you have seen the movie and loved that, you will probably love the book too (which of course is much much better).
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