I'm such a sucker for any story that has an elephant!!! I enjoyed this tale as it follows either the characters of the circus (and their offspring) or the circus town itself (Lima). Not quite a collection of short stories as they made more sense and felt complete by the linking of them together, like circus wagon trains!!
Quotes: "But she also knew this: When men steer women through crowds, they need to believe they are at the helm. Women must apply subtle, imperceptible pressure with their fingertips. In this way women lead while appearing to be led. This is the way of the world."
"'It's a horrible thing, taking things away from where they belong to put money in a man's pocket'"
"I just can't be funny anymore, Ollie [clown] realized. I might as well get married."
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