from bluepigeon

Thank you Goodreads First Reads for this book.The circus is a fascinating subject, but I am not sure how many of us really understand how big the big top was before entertainment forms such as TV and film took over. Jensen's book not only follows the lives and careers of some of the most prominen...

from Pamici

A fascinating story, lovingly researched and told. I found myself distracted and annoyed by numerous errors and lack of editing at first, until I noticed the cover's notation that mine was an uncorrected proof. Then the errors were only slightly distracting. Dean Jensen's writing style is lively ...

from jeanie1

Although circus acts are now essentially a thing of the past, during the turn of the 19th century they were very popular entertainment. This is the story of one of the most popular circus acts of all Time - Lillian Leitzel - a highwire artist. Her life in all its glory and angst is protrayed in t...

from Naberius

The circus, and circus performers, have long held a fascination for me. I was already familiar with who Lillian Leitzel was, so I was thrilled to receive this book from LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program. I think what makes this particular book an interesting read is the combination of the su...

from susanamper

The true story of trapeze artist Leitzel, Queen of the Air, the most famous woman in the world at the turn of the 20th century,or so says the book, and her star-crossed love affair with Alfredo Codona, of the famous Flying Codona Brothers. It's a good evocation of the times. I had never heard of ...