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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a unique story. I loved the whole idea of The Circus Train as well as those that lived and performed there. Lena’s story was so well done and had me transported.
adventurous
emotional
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Circus Train by Amita Parikh
Read: March 22 - 24 (https://www.facebook.com/rewbookreviews OR Instagram: @rewbookreviews)
To say this book is beautiful is an understatement! It is incredibly well written and sheds light on someone who has a disability during a very difficult era of history but she is determined to overcome all obstacles. As someone who was born with a disability and has spent a life in/using a wheelchair, I loved the way this book dives into the mindset of a young girl’s thoughts of isolation and loneliness. It truly spoke volumes to me and the description that how even though her body felt broken, her mind was not and she constantly bettered herself through education. I give this one 5⭐️, adding it it to my favorites and highly recommending it to everyone!
At the World of Wonders, Europe’s most magnificent traveling circus, every moment is full of magic, and nothing is as it seems—especially for the people who put on the show.
Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. Brilliant and curious, Lean yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite her father’s overprotection and the limits her world places on her because she is disabled. Her unconventional life takes an exciting turn when she rescues Alexandre, an orphan with his own secrets and mysterious past. Over several years, as their friendship flourishes and Alexandre trains as the illusionist’s apprentice, World War II escalates around them. When Theo and Alexandre are contracted to work and preform in a model town for Jews set up by the Nazis, Lena becomes separated from everything she knows. Forced to make her own way, Lena must confront her doubts and dare to believe in the impossible—herself.
Told in a third person perspective with very unique characters, spanning over twenty(ish) years, each have a unique angle to the overall story, having a mysterious past or secret that kept me wondering what the truth was. Lena, born with polio and for most of her childhood,—despite her father giving her the world—she feels very different. I fully understand that and loved how in perspective, it truly represents those with disabilities in a very honest and raw way. It is isolating, lonely and to be perfectly transparent, it is at times, depressing but this book really shines a light on that.
There is a fantasy element to this book due to Lena’s childhood being set around a circus and those involved in said setting but that gave it a fun twist. It was beautifully written and I got so absorbed into the story that I was wishing that I could see a circus of such caliber. This book was so descriptive that it left me imagining all the rich colors of the circus during the shows, the mouthwatering foods they ate, the incredible cities they visited throughout Europe and sadly I could envision the horrors they later on deal with at the height of the war.
I absolutely loved this book and want to thank you, Amita Parikh, for you writing a book that represents the minority of us with disabilities! You not only did it with the upmost respect and kindness but you were thoughtful enough to include accessibly details! Cannot wait to read your next project!
Read: March 22 - 24 (https://www.facebook.com/rewbookreviews OR Instagram: @rewbookreviews)
To say this book is beautiful is an understatement! It is incredibly well written and sheds light on someone who has a disability during a very difficult era of history but she is determined to overcome all obstacles. As someone who was born with a disability and has spent a life in/using a wheelchair, I loved the way this book dives into the mindset of a young girl’s thoughts of isolation and loneliness. It truly spoke volumes to me and the description that how even though her body felt broken, her mind was not and she constantly bettered herself through education. I give this one 5⭐️, adding it it to my favorites and highly recommending it to everyone!
At the World of Wonders, Europe’s most magnificent traveling circus, every moment is full of magic, and nothing is as it seems—especially for the people who put on the show.
Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. Brilliant and curious, Lean yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite her father’s overprotection and the limits her world places on her because she is disabled. Her unconventional life takes an exciting turn when she rescues Alexandre, an orphan with his own secrets and mysterious past. Over several years, as their friendship flourishes and Alexandre trains as the illusionist’s apprentice, World War II escalates around them. When Theo and Alexandre are contracted to work and preform in a model town for Jews set up by the Nazis, Lena becomes separated from everything she knows. Forced to make her own way, Lena must confront her doubts and dare to believe in the impossible—herself.
Told in a third person perspective with very unique characters, spanning over twenty(ish) years, each have a unique angle to the overall story, having a mysterious past or secret that kept me wondering what the truth was. Lena, born with polio and for most of her childhood,—despite her father giving her the world—she feels very different. I fully understand that and loved how in perspective, it truly represents those with disabilities in a very honest and raw way. It is isolating, lonely and to be perfectly transparent, it is at times, depressing but this book really shines a light on that.
There is a fantasy element to this book due to Lena’s childhood being set around a circus and those involved in said setting but that gave it a fun twist. It was beautifully written and I got so absorbed into the story that I was wishing that I could see a circus of such caliber. This book was so descriptive that it left me imagining all the rich colors of the circus during the shows, the mouthwatering foods they ate, the incredible cities they visited throughout Europe and sadly I could envision the horrors they later on deal with at the height of the war.
I absolutely loved this book and want to thank you, Amita Parikh, for you writing a book that represents the minority of us with disabilities! You not only did it with the upmost respect and kindness but you were thoughtful enough to include accessibly details! Cannot wait to read your next project!
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes