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Water for Elephants

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newbie00
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Water for Elephants

Did anyone else not enjoy this book? I just couldn't wait to finish it and thought the ending was just blah.


I didn't see the movie b/c I disliked the book so much.

Posted 3/24/12 10:57 PM
 
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Re: Water for Elephants

You are the 1st person I heard say that. And that's OK if you really did not like it!

I heard the movie sucked!

Posted 3/24/12 11:27 PM
 

drpepper318
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Re: Water for Elephants

I liked the book & the ending overall, but thought it was slow at parts. I haven't seen the movie.

Posted 3/25/12 10:55 PM
 

MaeDe
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Re: Water for Elephants

i loved it :(

Posted 3/26/12 9:44 AM
 

shadows
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Re: Water for Elephants

I didn't hate it, but I didn't think it was that great. I thought i was the only one. I won't bother to see the movie either.

Posted 3/26/12 8:06 PM
 

jilliibabii
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Re: Water for Elephants

Posted by MaeDe

i loved it :(



Same here! It's one of my favorite books.

Without giving away spoilers, I liked that the book kept you guessing about what REALLY happens right until the end. The book gives you a glimpse at the ending right at the start, but it's almost a misrepresentation (at least the way I took it!) With the movie, they don't give you that glimpse into the future, so the ending, while still good, falls flat. I enjoyed the movie, as well, but I always tell everyone to read the book first.

Posted 3/27/12 9:50 AM
 

BBin2012
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Re: Water for Elephants

Posted by jilliibabii

Posted by MaeDe

i loved it :(



I enjoyed the movie, as well, but I always tell everyone to read the book first.



Same!!!

Posted 3/27/12 3:24 PM
 

twobabies
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Re: Water for Elephants

Posted by BBin2012

Posted by jilliibabii

Posted by MaeDe

i loved it :(



I enjoyed the movie, as well, but I always tell everyone to read the book first.



Same!!!



yep. add me to the list. lol

Posted 3/27/12 3:41 PM
 

mamabear
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Re: Water for Elephants

I enjoyed it. I did find the beginning a little slow, but once i got into it, i was hooked. i also enjoyed the movie, but i love reese.

Posted 3/29/12 10:20 AM
 

Kerie-is-so-very
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Re: Water for Elephants

I loved it and it is now a favorite of mine but I have hated some very popular books, so 'to each his own'!!

Posted 4/2/12 1:57 AM
 

lkylady
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Re: Water for Elephants

Didn't love the book and didn't love the movie. I found the ending predictable and not worth the effort.

Posted 4/2/12 7:06 AM
 

PrettyPeonies
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Re: Water for Elephants

Even though I did like the book, I was disappointed by it. It wasnt as grand as I thought it would be. Some of the scenes regarding Rosie were difficult for me to get through. Maybe b/c I am preggo and super emotional but I actually started crying at one point. I was not upset at the ending, I was happy for him but I can see where other reads might be left "feeling flat".

I have not seen the movie but when its finally on cable I will watch it.

Posted 4/2/12 12:08 PM
 

Kathy042806
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Kathy

Re: Water for Elephants

Didn't enjoy it..couldn't see what the hype was. But I'm not opposed to watching the movie

Posted 4/4/12 5:42 PM
 
 

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