Water for Elephants

Summary

"Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen is a novel that tells the story of Jacob Jankowski, a veterinary student who suddenly loses all his family and sets off on a journey. Fate leads him to the Benzini Brothers Circus, where he becomes a veterinarian. In the circus, Jacob falls in love with the beautiful horse rider Marlena, the wife of the circus director, who is a cruel and domineering man. The central event is the arrival of an elephant named Rosie, who helps the characters find their freedom and happiness. The book explores themes of love, freedom, cruelty, and redemption against the backdrop of vibrant and captivating circus performances during the Great Depression in the United States.