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The problem compounds when her alleged husband starts taking all of her assets. So, Sally has to discover the origin of the cruel plot hatched against her. And, there's an interesting, but somewhat tangled subplot about Jewish immigrants and socialism in England. But it all comes together. A worthy conclusion to this fabulous trilogy. I would have given it five stars, but unfortunately Pullman wavers a bit towards the end of the book and overstates the socialism message in two of the last scenes.
The socialism subplot is otherwise masterfully handled and lends intellectual depth to this mystery; it's a shame Pullman had to doubt his own powers of writing and slam us over the head with the socialism message in those two scenes. But other than that misstep, a terrific book - riveting, multilayered, and one of those A great read.
But other than that misstep, a terrific book - riveting, multilayered, and one of those rare books that's truly hard to put down. So many things wrong - the monkey was dead at this point, Sally's hair was dyed brown, and Ah Ling was paralyzed from the neck down and thus unable to grasp Sally's wrist. I love Sally Lockheart and blew through all these books when I was younger but Tiger in the Well is a bit different than the first two.
It was Ok but not fantastic. The plot and mystery and Pullman contributing his own political ideas into the series keeps this one likable and interesting but it just feels like it's missing some of the charisma of the first two books possibly because it takes place so long after them. If you already read and like the Sally Lockheart books then this one is along t I love Sally Lockheart and blew through all these books when I was younger but Tiger in the Well is a bit different than the first two. If you already read and like the Sally Lockheart books then this one is along the same vein and is another opportunity for Lockheart mystery, just don't let this be the first one you pick up.
Dec 23, Blaire rated it it was ok Shelves: This is the 3rd in the series that I've read. I liked the first two quite a bit, but I found this one very hard to get through. I think it's because the story is short on charm and long on political viewpoint. That's not what I was looking for in a YA novel.
I also found some of the aspects of the bad guys pretty nauseating. I forced myself to finish it because I knew that once I put it down I'd never pick it up again. Too bad - Pullman had a good series going. Socialism on the London docks for young adults. Win-win-win en una novela que se supone que es young adult. Sep 21, Barb rated it it was amazing Shelves: I think this is my favorite in the Sally Lockhart series so far, I can't say enough about how wonderful Anton Lesser is as the reader. He's amazing and his voices add so much to the story as a whole that once I started with the first audio book 'The Ruby in the Smoke' I no longer considered reading the books, it just wouldn't be the same.
So frugal as I am and consummate library patron that I am, I had to buy the audio book of 'The Tiger in the Well' because none of the libraries in my area or I think this is my favorite in the Sally Lockhart series so far, I can't say enough about how wonderful Anton Lesser is as the reader. So frugal as I am and consummate library patron that I am, I had to buy the audio book of 'The Tiger in the Well' because none of the libraries in my area or any other library for that matter have a copy of it available. I have remedied that, and now that I'm done listening, I donated my copy to our library.
And yes, I did the audio download to play on my mp3 player and it just wasn't working for me no matter how I tried it. I needed to be able to listen and drive not have to fiddle with the technology and for that I needed the story on CDs. So, the story goes something like this: Sally Lockhart is enjoying the good life, she has a successful business and a happy if somewhat unconventional home life. She lives with her two platonic male companions Webster Garland and Jim Taylor who are away traveling in South America. Sally is the mother of a charming little girl named Harriet, Harriet's father was Fred Garland, Webster's nephew and sadly, Fred passed away before Harriet was born.
The story opens as Sally is served with divorce papers for a marriage that never happened, as Sally learns more she sees that someone has a horrible hatred for her and intends to take away everything she has including Harriet. Those of us who know Sally also know she will do everything in her power to make sure that doesn't happen. The story I loved, the historical context was wonderful. The politics, the violence and persecution of the Jews was frightening. I loved the new characters Pullman created and while it wasn't difficult to figure out who master-minded Sally's downfall it was still exciting to see her discover who it was.
I thought the maternal story-line with Sally and Harriet was well done and added another layer of realism to the story. Sometimes my children listened to the story with me, they liked Harriet and thought it was funny when she called biscuits "bickets", after that they would say "bickets? I love the way Pullman threads humor through his work and several times I found myself laughing out loud. There was one point where two of the boys from the Irish gang that was helping Sally appeared in front of a constable.
They were pleading their case for release in a very rapid-fire exchange of dialogue, the way that Lesser performed that scene had me in tears, gawd it was funny and reading it just wouldn't have come anywhere near it for entertainment value. The only negative comment I have to offer is that Pullman does make Sally a bit preachy on the socialist values at the end but the story itself is so wonderful that I'm not going to hold that against it. I'd love to see Philip Pullman write more books in this series.
If anyone knows whether or not he will could you leave me a comment and let me know September 15, Listened for a third time now, I still love it. Jul 31, jess rated it liked it Shelves: Sally seizes every opportunity to fall in with socialists and revolutionaries, to see firsthand the inequalities of the class system, to experience the fruits of hard work towards social justice, and to learn all about the evils of capitalism. Sally Lockhart is one of my role models.
In this book she once again shows that strength of hers, her courage and her wit, but also her more vulnerable side. It's Sally driven into a corner, and my it's wonderful to see her try to fight her way out. The Sally Lockhart series ranks highly on my favourite series list. Pullman is a master writer, and a genius when it comes to storylines: Putting this book down was a Sally Lockhart is one of my role models. Putting this book down was a real challenge. It is definitely one of the most captivating books I have read in a long, long time.
Also the characters are still wonderful. I mentioned Sally already, but the other characters are so fleshed out too, even those with little time on the page don't feel flat to me, all of the characters just seem so human to me, it's almost unreal. Besides a wonderful story, amazing writing and some of the best characters ever, Mr. Pullman also offers a mirror for society. The Tiger In The Well may be set in Victorian London, but it's amazingly saddening that so many of the problems from back then still haven't been resolved.
I'm not sure if I'm a socialist, which seems to be part of the solution for the problems in society in the book, but even if you aren't a socialist, the politics in the book aren't disturbing. Pullman raising questions and asking you to use that wonderful mind of yours. And I must admit, I find him only the more wonderful for trying to tackle such desperately important issues in a children's book.
May 27, Mary-Jean Harris rated it it was amazing Shelves: Another simply amazing book by Philip Pullman! As the third installment of the Sally Lockhart mysteries, it really takes the adventure to a new level. Each story branches out more and more into the world of the late s: We not only follow Sally, but also many other POV characters, which makes the story very interesting. The writing is superb: The tone of the story continues from The Shadow in the North to be dark and at times serious, but believe me, I was laughing out loud often.
The only misgiving I have is that in the end we don't see HOW the Tzaddik managed to set up Sally the way he did no spoiling details here! Also, Jim Taylor only came in at the very end, and he's one of my favourites, so that was disappointing but I am looking forward to his return in The Tin Princess! The story is so real, and will make you laugh and cry and keep reading until the end. Feb 13, Lindsey rated it it was amazing.
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 "Tiger in the Well" has been perhaps my favorite book thus far of the Sally Lockhart series.
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. May 26, Jen rated it liked it. There was a lot to like about this book, the set up was great, there was a lot of tension in the early stages, and the characters are all compelling. However, I felt it was rather overwritten, being far too long to maintain the urgency of the plot, and the villain was so obvious it was painful waiting for the protagonist, generally a very astute character, to catch up with the reader.
Overall I felt the book really lacked subtlety - the deus ex machina was so frequently foreshadowed it might as There was a lot to like about this book, the set up was great, there was a lot of tension in the early stages, and the characters are all compelling. Overall I felt the book really lacked subtlety - the deus ex machina was so frequently foreshadowed it might as well have had flashing arrows pointing at it, and the political element to the plot, which I loved as an idea, soon got very wearing as you were repeatedly subjected to the same arguments, and on occasion were actually lectured by characters.
With all of its flaws, however, I still enjoyed the book, I just wish it had been written in a more nuanced way. As an additional note, for a book that deals so heavily with the issue of female emancipation, it might be nice if the main character wasn't so frequently described as being stunningly beautiful, which indicates that this is one of her most positive qualities.
Dec 02, Lisa rated it really liked it.
This is the longest and most intricate of the books. There are several things going on: Sally's persecution by a mysterious man, persecution of Jews emigrating from Russia and other eastern European countries into England, and the struggle of Socialists in Victorian England.
These three books create a path of knowledge for Sally Lockhart.
In the first, she is forced to fight for herself. In the second, she learns independence both economic and personal. She also becomes aware that evil is not This is the longest and most intricate of the books. She also becomes aware that evil is not just violence, but the greed and power that is behind it.
This third book defines that evil. It is given a face through the words of the Socialist hero who helps Sally. She finally becomes aware of her own part in this evil. By understanding this, she can make the changes in her own life and the life of her friends and clients to fight it. The mystery is easily solved by anyone who has read the first two books long before Sally figures it out.
That was the only disappointment to me. Otherwise I think it's a great book.
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I highly recommend reading these. Sep 12, Trina rated it really liked it Shelves: That is how one character describes Sally Lockhart. She is far ahead of the pack of Victorian lasses with their smelling salts and corsets. Pullman makes her entirely believable. The same cannot be said for her baby girl Harriet. If only Pullman had made her just one year older, then I'd have gone along with her wonderfully willful and curiously adaptable character.
Even a 'young adult reader' with any babysitting experience will recognize that 2-yr. Absolutely fantastic and wonderful to behold, and I'm not even kidding Especially for those strong ladies out their, independent and fighters Okay, so it's not an epic work of fantasy like "His Dark Materials" but this series in its own right, is brilliant, full of action and emotion and I can't deny the love I know I feel for it and for Sally and her fight throughout.
The socialism subplot is otherwise masterfully handled and lends intellectual depth to this mystery; it's a shame Pullman had to doubt his own powers of writing and slam us over the head with the socialism message in those two scenes. Those of us who know Sally also know she will do everything in her power to make sure that doesn't happen. Also the characters are still wonderful. It's Sally driven into a corner, and my it's wonderful to see her try to fight her way out. I would have given it five stars, but unfortunately Pullman wavers a bit towards the end of the book and overstates the socialism message in two of the last scenes. Overall I felt the book really lacked subtlety - the deus ex machina was so frequently foreshadowed it might as well have had flashing arrows pointing at it, and the political element to the plot, which I loved as an idea, soon got very wearing as you were repeatedly subjected to the same arguments, and on occasion were actually lectured by characters. See 1 question about The Tiger in the Well….
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