Review: Everything I Love
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 25, 2012
Fans of Water for Elephants should enjoy this historical novel of a North Carolina farm girl who runs off to join the circus. Fans of the first book who didn't especially enjoy the sadistic treatment of the elephant will be relieved to hear that Cecil, the elephant in Inzared, Queen of the Elephant Riders, receives loving care from both Inzared and the young Roma man who is his caretaker.The circus people in this book are Gypsies, and I can't testify to the accuracy of the depiction of their culture. I appreciate, though, that the author makes a serious effort to dispel some of the myths and stereotypes that have become attached to them.I found the book to be sheer entertainment, with a healthy dose of suspense and a lot of emotional involvement. I will be looking for the sequel, which is due to be published early next year.