tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post2168243113048875519..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Writing Lessons Learned from WATER FOR ELEPHANTSUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-87878361567028023542012-01-24T23:49:42.567-08:002012-01-24T23:49:42.567-08:00Some people enjoy going to the circus and seeing t...Some people enjoy going to the circus and seeing the freak shows and animals; however, Gruen presents the behind the scenes of the circus world to give a rather grim, but engaging outlook. Although fictional, many of the events happening in Water for Elephants were based on true-life situations. It made the story traditional and familiar with special twists and unexpected surprises.UKhttp://petluvme.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-83546601615389932682011-06-05T12:07:00.704-07:002011-06-05T12:07:00.704-07:00I really enjoyed this book. Another aspect I notic...I really enjoyed this book. Another aspect I noticed was that she seems to describe only what we need in a scene and no more - for instance, in all the circus scenes, there were no endless descriptions of all the different acts, and the people in the crowd; only as much as the MC noticed and commented on.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-15421478386755369642011-06-05T03:59:07.266-07:002011-06-05T03:59:07.266-07:00I've just started reading it, I hope I can han...I've just started reading it, I hope I can handle the cruelty parts. It sounds like a fasinating insight into circus life anyway. Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-28712066455698562412011-06-03T23:50:14.544-07:002011-06-03T23:50:14.544-07:00I feel like I am crazy because everyone loved it, ...I feel like I am crazy because everyone loved it, but I thought the dialogue was wooden and the characters underdeveloped. I felt like it needed one more draft to realize its potential. The story was interesting, though.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-18900064727402144132011-06-03T09:51:04.272-07:002011-06-03T09:51:04.272-07:00I read the book - liked it, though didn't love...I read the book - liked it, though didn't love it (I guess I'm sort of a picky reader). I did like switching between old and young Jacob though. I haven't seen the movie -- I might do so if the opportunity arises, but probably won't go out of my way.lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16524291742541007382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-3950642140495807672011-06-03T09:30:32.364-07:002011-06-03T09:30:32.364-07:00oh, and it's me - kat magendie :-Doh, and it's me - kat magendie :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-22187347348774359192011-06-03T09:30:18.377-07:002011-06-03T09:30:18.377-07:00I enjoyed this book very much too!
Going to try t...I enjoyed this book very much too!<br /><br />Going to try to post as anonymous since this is one of the blogs I haven't been able to comment on - I'll try this . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-4096972846605419362011-06-03T07:43:40.820-07:002011-06-03T07:43:40.820-07:00I haven't read the book but did see the movie ...I haven't read the book but did see the movie and will say this. I COMPLETELY forgot about Edward Cullen. <br /><br />I thought Robert Pattinson was amazing as Jacob. The book is now in my to-be-read pile.Patty Blounthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928111057602279792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-31765579554496327282011-06-03T06:52:50.354-07:002011-06-03T06:52:50.354-07:00I have recently bought this book and can't wai...I have recently bought this book and can't wait to read it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-62161995441903426092011-06-02T19:07:38.451-07:002011-06-02T19:07:38.451-07:00One of my fav books now! I adored it, and the film...One of my fav books now! I adored it, and the film was amazing. And Not just because Robert Pattinson does a great job NOT playing Edward. A must read : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-72247656163325295212011-06-02T06:09:44.889-07:002011-06-02T06:09:44.889-07:00I haven't read this or seen the film, but your...I haven't read this or seen the film, but your review makes me feel like seeking this book out. I like the way the author shows us the characters through their interactions with the animals... neat!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-6909294628037696202011-06-01T23:31:34.698-07:002011-06-01T23:31:34.698-07:00I probably should have read this. But I went and s...I probably should have read this. But I went and saw the movie...and because I had nothing to compare it to, I thought it was gooood.Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-89846237470724219322011-06-01T21:44:29.073-07:002011-06-01T21:44:29.073-07:00All the reviews I've read on this book make me...All the reviews I've read on this book make me want to read it. :) <br /><br />Did I miss something? Did you sign with someone???Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-60643560103322209332011-06-01T19:47:36.958-07:002011-06-01T19:47:36.958-07:00It's on my TBR list. I love your observations....It's on my TBR list. I love your observations. Movie is on my list too, although I'll likely see it first, then read the book.KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-87006016059644004212011-06-01T19:10:22.202-07:002011-06-01T19:10:22.202-07:00Yes, I really enjoyed reading this book. It was gr...Yes, I really enjoyed reading this book. It was great. I would definitely re-read this one!Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493618594406138554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-74800564153964899302011-06-01T18:48:14.620-07:002011-06-01T18:48:14.620-07:00I have the book sitting on my desk TBR. Haven'...I have the book sitting on my desk TBR. Haven't seen the movie yet, but I want to read the book first! :)Jessica R. Patchhttp://www.jessicarpatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-24386009764361252602011-06-01T18:25:47.240-07:002011-06-01T18:25:47.240-07:00As you know, I LOVED this book! I love the lessons...As you know, I LOVED this book! I love the lessons you pulled out of it. I felt I learned a lot about the craft of writing when reading it as well. :)Ghenet Myrthilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621168379560585094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-89145411498351149272011-06-01T17:22:00.392-07:002011-06-01T17:22:00.392-07:00I've known about this book for years but I'...I've known about this book for years but I've never read it and I still haven't seen the movie I sure am missing out!<br />nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-27958948840190361002011-06-01T14:55:00.298-07:002011-06-01T14:55:00.298-07:00Came over to say CONGRATS on getting an agent!!Came over to say CONGRATS on getting an agent!!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-40165613243736345522011-06-01T11:10:51.149-07:002011-06-01T11:10:51.149-07:00Oh interesting. I love the observation about noise...Oh interesting. I love the observation about noise sounds. Onomotopeoia is one of my favorite features, but mostly don't think to use it in books for some bizarre reason. I still have to have something HUGE to suck me into present tense, though 1st person has almost won me over (not better than third, but acceptible).Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-4978499760290344502011-06-01T09:04:27.549-07:002011-06-01T09:04:27.549-07:00I haven't read it, but the movie looks gorgeou...I haven't read it, but the movie looks gorgeous! I might have to give the book a try now that I read your glowing review!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-19066871421871593282011-06-01T07:57:18.055-07:002011-06-01T07:57:18.055-07:00I read the first chapter and loved it! I want to s...I read the first chapter and loved it! I want to see the movie, but then I want to read the book first (ha, go figure).Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-17023609725166843582011-06-01T07:48:04.540-07:002011-06-01T07:48:04.540-07:00I'm *about* to read this book! So I'll com...I'm *about* to read this book! So I'll come back after to read everything closer... I mean--I scrunched my eyes closed in case there were spoilers, lol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482654021641010175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-90287998646720767792011-06-01T07:43:08.432-07:002011-06-01T07:43:08.432-07:00I haven't heard of this one! Sounds great from...I haven't heard of this one! Sounds great from your review. <br /><br />Tag, you're it! I've been tagged, and now it's your turn. See my blogpost for details and the nice things I said about you:<br /><a href="http://carolriggs.blogspot.com/2011/06/tag-youre-it.html" rel="nofollow">Artzicarol Ramblings</a>Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-60251542297717356452011-06-01T07:18:45.661-07:002011-06-01T07:18:45.661-07:00Oh, I love your observations, Julie. What a great ...Oh, I love your observations, Julie. What a great post. I really, really enjoyed WATER FOR ELEPHANTS for all the reasons you cited. In fact, I loved the book so much that I'm almost reluctant to see the movie. : )Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.com