Outside of very much enjoying the discussion of growing older, I also enjoyed the story being told. The main character's time in the circus, I thought, was very well illustrated and quite fascinating - without being kitchy or fake.
This is one of the few books that I pass on to the rest of my family, and so far all who have read it, have enjoyed it, including my grandfather, my mother, and my aunt; Water for Elephants is currently making its way to my cousins out of state.
