"Water for Elephants" - Sara Gruen

Got this from the library because there seemed to be a buzz about it. I loved the ending. It so made the book for me. At first the split narrative - with Jacob as 90-year-old man and as young man joining the circus - seemed a little contrived, but as the tale rolled out it grew on me. The dangers and the painful tale of love and treachery make for a good story, sure. As the climactic finale neared I felt that it could go in many directions... and I was pleased with the choices the author made.