The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3)
by Philip Pullman
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Author: Philip PullmanEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1992-02-18
ISBN: 0679826718
Number of pages: 416
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Reviews of The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3)
Book Review: More than a simple who-dun-it mystery
Summary: 5 Stars
"Tiger in the Well" has been perhaps my favorite book thus far of the Sally Lockhart series. One of the best aspects of this series is that Sally continues to grow and change. In fact, the majority of characters, even minor ones, get a chance to develop as the story progresses. An interesting aspect of this book is Sally's reaction to the spreading of socialist ideas in England. This is where Pullman's politics start to come into play. His personal politics have a strong, identifiable influence in the His Dark Materials trilogy, so it's not terribly surprising to see that influence in these books, as well. While I don't necessarily buy into Sally's warming to socialism strictly because she sees the slums of London, Pullman doesn't really completely convert her from her capitalist ways either. Instead, you see her simply grow to become more accepting of other ideas, and understand that there is a need for change in how things are being run. For those of you who just want a good historical mystery, don't worry, the underlying politics won't spoil your fun. But for readers who enjoy a more critical analysis, The Tiger in the Well holds up as something you can sink your teeth into, while thoroughly enjoying the ride.
Summary of The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3)
"Pullman is fast becoming a modern-day Dickens for young adults. The settingis the same, the strong eye for characters is there, as are the brooding
atmosphere, the social conscience, and the ability to spin plot within plot.
Sally Lockhart is now a young woman, left alone with a toddler. Nothing
prepares her for the shock of receiving a summons from a man she has never even
heard of, suing for divorce and the custody of her beloved Harriet. Sally
struggles against the net closing around her, seeking to find out who is
persecuting her and why. The writing style is lively and direct, and there's
lots of action. This is a suspense novel with a conscience, and a most
enjoyable one."--School Library Journal.
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