The Transformation of Bartholomew Fortuno: A Novel Audiobook

" This novel was narrated by one of P.T. Barnum's "regular Prodigies." Parts of the plot were quite predictable, but a decent enough summer read. I was hoping that it would be as gripping as Chang and Eng, one of my favorite novels. "

" While I liked this book, I wish more would have been done with the ending. "

" I'd have liked it more if I hadn't guessed the ending . I did think it dragged a bit, but was well written. "

" A frustrating book that I wanted to be better than it was. On the one hand, the central characters--Bartholomew the thin man, Matina the fat lady, and Alley the strongman--are well drawn, and Ms. Bryson clearly did her research in regards to Barnum's museum and the lives of circus freaks. On the other hand, the novel revolves around two big "A-ha" moments that are telegraphed from halfway through, making the novel's resolution feel like an anticlimax. It was a fairly compelling read, but it wasn't the type of novel that makes me say "I've got to read her next book." "

" Wanted so much from this book because I love the period and the fascinating subject matter. After trudging through the bulk of it, just to skip to the last chapter like other reviewers, I found my self thinking "How could so little be done with so much?" "

" I love this book! It reminds me of Water for Elephants! "

" great book during the depression era. circus museum life type. I liked it. Was pretty quirky and odd. "

" Getting past the weird, it was the best depiction of the workings of a personality that I remember reading. "

" It was interesting to hear about the history of the museum, but this was not my favorite :P "

" If you liked "Water For Elephants" and "Geek Love", you will enjoy this although it is more like "Geek Love Lite". Well written, excellent period piece and a surprise twist that I didn't see coming at all. "

" About halfway through, I felt this was terribly derivative of 'Water for Elephants.'. It picked up, though, and there were some interesting plot twists. "

" Not my favorite book overall but liked the insight to P.T. Barnum. Would like to learn more about the "freak" of the circus and the showmanship of Barnam. The book was slow, gave it away to another reader and told her if she didn't get "into it" to read the last four chapters to finish it. "

" great book during the depression era. circus museum life type. I liked it. Was pretty quirky and odd. "

" I could have lived without reading this. "

" I was hoping for something so much more. Perhaps more in the likeness of Like Water for Elephants, but this book did not live up to my expectations. "

" I came to the decision to not finish this book. I read up to page 58 and it took well over a week to get that far. The writing was good - but the story line didn't grab my interest. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity of receiving an early reviewers copy. "

" LOVED this book. I *think* I'd worked out the end, but it didn't matter. Awesome :)Proper review to come ;) "

" Very well written, enjoyable read, some twists in a fairly predictable narrative arc. Great first novel. "

" It wasn't as good as Water for Elephants, but it kept me interested. I've always been interested in P.T. Barnum and museums of weirdness; The Transformation of Bartholomew Fortuno definitely met my expectations for those things. "

" Where do I find these books? Dang. "

" Really enjoyed reading this historical fiction. "