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madsthemads's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lian_s's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ob1wan07's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful book. Almost gave it 5* but just suffers a little at the end from leaving enough story threads open for the next book.
sourjapes's review against another edition
5.0
An engaging coming-of-age adventure story set in a world of human-animal ribes
Tchaikovsky's world in The Tiger and the Wolf is not an idyllic medieval place associated with classic fantasy. Primarily filled with tribal peoples with pre-Iron Age technologies in a hard environment, it is a fresh-feeling backdrop for an adventurous tale that kept me glued to the book. The plot benefits from its familiar concept of a young person struggling for freedom and individual identity, but the author avoids played out tropes. The fantasy enriches a narrative that is not dependant on it—the actual dragon is a relatively minor character.
More welcoming than anything else, the story is intelligently told, its plot unfolding with excellent timing and well orchestrated pacing. I cared for the characters and was always eager to continue reading.
Tchaikovsky's world in The Tiger and the Wolf is not an idyllic medieval place associated with classic fantasy. Primarily filled with tribal peoples with pre-Iron Age technologies in a hard environment, it is a fresh-feeling backdrop for an adventurous tale that kept me glued to the book. The plot benefits from its familiar concept of a young person struggling for freedom and individual identity, but the author avoids played out tropes. The fantasy enriches a narrative that is not dependant on it—the actual dragon is a relatively minor character.
More welcoming than anything else, the story is intelligently told, its plot unfolding with excellent timing and well orchestrated pacing. I cared for the characters and was always eager to continue reading.
ethompson928's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I enjoyed the book it was right up my street and enjoyed it but not sure if I enjoyed it enough to continue the trilogy. Maybe some day but I enjoyed Maniye's journey, though there were times I struggled to keep reading. Slow paced novel but enjoyable nonetheless.
kneessocks's review against another edition
3.0
Story overall was pretty good, a bit of a long slog through almost repeating scenes and situations but the characters were interesting and diverse and well fleshed out.
whippetyfriend's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
patremagne's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 or so...hell of a book with a killer ending.
Unique setting, great characters, compelling plot, and great prose. Tchaikovsky is an author to read.
Unique setting, great characters, compelling plot, and great prose. Tchaikovsky is an author to read.
lyncassady's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0