The Circus Train is the debut novel from Amita Parikh. “1938 - Lena Papadopoulos is the daughter of brilliant illusionist, Theo. She spends her days in a wheelchair because of a childhood bout with polio. Her mind is quick and she wants more than what the world thinks she should have. Alexandre shows up with his own secrets. They become fast friends. But when the Nazis take Theo and Alexandre, Lena is forced to make her own way and dare to believe in herself.” Some great characters here. Parikh is great at making the circus and illusions feel real. This takes place mostly during WW ll but the war is in the background (except when Theo and Alexandre are taken) Lena is a character you pull for and want to see have success. This had a slower middle but great finish. Excellent debut from Amita Parikh. #thecircustrain #amitaparikh #bookofthemonth #historicalfiction #debutnovel #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #readinglife #bookphotography #bookcommunity #bookblogger #sodacityreads #suspensebook #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #homelibrary #characterdrivenbooks #bookrecs https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqks1MmLEpm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
