It’s raining tonight.
I just finished reading Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants. I had started it half way through vacation after finishing the second installment of Maupin’s Tales of the City series. Gruen’s story is the kind of book that I wish I’d written. It’s packed full of real life historical content that she used to inspire her fictional plot. The historical element of the book alone was just amazing.
It’s a nice simple tale but filled with all the wonder and amazement of a circus big top show, the mystery and intrigue of the workmen and performers, the love and heart of animals, a love affair, and even a murder! After my last post, I have to say that Mrs. Gruen has definitely inspired me to keep reaching for my writing goals.
If you haven’t read this book, check it out!
I was debating on moving onto the 3rd install of Maupin or reading something else. I decided to start a book called Mr. Timothy, about Dicken’s beloved little Timmy all grown up.
