Water for Elephants

Ever since I learned that Hollywood was making a film version...I was skeptical.  I will honestly say that I have not ever been a big Robert Pattinson fan.  Probably a side effect of the Twilight Saga.  That said, I still planned on going to the film.





Robert Pattinson and "Rosie"



I was first introduced to the book by a friend of mine a couple summers ago.  She told me that I needed to read Water for Elephants.  So, it went onto my "To Read" list, which was quite large to begin with.  I took my time to get to it, too. Finished the Sookie Stackhouse series, read about 2 books from my favorite author (Tamora Pierce), and was hired as a teacher.  To help pass the time from home to my new school, that lovely 2.5 hour drive made many times last summer, I would check out books from my library.  I listened to 3 books that summer:  Heart of Darkness, The Help, and Water for Elephants.  I did attempt to listen to The Girl who played with Fire, but I found I have to read those types of books.  I do have to return to the topic at hand...I fell in love with Water for Elephants.  The story just moved me.



Christoph Waltz and Reese Witherspoon





 As I listened to the story, I found myself finding reasons to go on longer trips just so that I could listen to the book.  I fell for the bumbling college kid who wanted to get his girl.  I hated August like a good reader was supposed to.  I laughed at the elephants antics and held my breath during the elephant routines.  I was completely absorbed into this book.  I even used a section of the book as a serious piece for the speech season.  It didn't go over well, but I will try to tweak it and make it better.

I have high hopes for the film version.  I am understandable about using Robert Pattinson, brings in the teen fans.  And he does have some acting chops.  No worries.  I have loved watching Reese Witherspoon's films all my life.  She is just one classy lady.  Honestly, I don't know much about Christoph Waltz and his work.  As soon as this film is out, I will be in the theater with my LARGE Dt. Coke and small buttered popcorn. 

Maybe I can persuade David to go with me...