I really loved the book and the characters. It really brought to light the evil and abusive world of circuses both to animals and people. Thankfully Barnum is finally getting fined for their abuse of elephants. Maybe Finally they will became banned!!!

It was a great story! I really enjoyed the story. I think it would be a great read.

I read this book just as we were moving my elderly mother into assisted living. It especially touched me due to that coincidence. I haven't seen the movie, but the book is a great read.

I really enjoyed this novel, the author really has a way with description that paints a vivid picture of the story and setting.Fabulous quick read.

I really loved the book and even purchased one for a friend as a gift. The book was wonderful, but due to the animal abuse, I would not be able to see the movie.

i loved this book! the author creates a story that you can completely put yourself into.

I really enjoy reading american stories that teach me about the way things might've been. The author was kind enough to do a lot of research into the mysterious world of travelling circus' during the Great Depression. What a great (quick) read!

I was surprised at how much I liked this book. The story and characters were wonderfully developed and I very quickly became invested in the story.

I enjoyed the book very much, and I even liked the movie.

I liked this movie. Of course the book was better but seems the books go into more detail then the movies. But I still really liked it.

Never read the book but always wanted too! The movie I did see- I'm sure it was nothing compared to the book! The movie was decent a little slow but I should read the book...

I read the book and then watched the movie. I loved the book and as usual...was not as happy with the movie. I liked it well enough but of course a book is always better than the movie and I like to create my own images in my mind and not let a director do it for me first.

the book was a good read but a lame movie, as so often happens. the author sped through some parts where i would have liked a bit more detail but it kept my attention, not an easy thing to do.

I really liked this book. I also saw the movie and it is a drama, action, and love story all rolled into one. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but the ending is bittersweet, but good. The movie is great. I would recommend this book to anyone and it is an interesting read with a behind the circus theme.

OMG loved this book. It so wasn't what I excepted. It was awesome staered off great and ended even greater