Water For Elephants

I just completed this book.  I know many people really enjoyed the story and movie but I found it a little slow.  I want something with a faster pace and more action.  I did like the ending but there was such a build up for such a few pages of excitment.  The other problem I had with it was more personal.  There were several chapters where the main character was in the nursing home and that was just a little too close to home for me.  If you enjoy a story without a lot of suspense and action you will probably enjoy this book.