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speakingskies's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
4.0
pistaciaveras's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
vikialien's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
dreaj's review against another edition
4.0
Read for 52 Book Club Challenge 2023 #43 A book that "everyone" has read. Widely recommended on Twitter and Booktok and certainly read by "everyone" in my book group!
Set in an alternative universe where slavery was never abolished, this book's setting seemed familiar but slightly askew, with land being Enclosed and parts of London guarded by soldiers. SF Said apparently wrote this book because he could never find books that he could relate to as a child and it does still seem refreshing to read a fantasy children's book with Muslim heroes, whose story is not solely defined by their religion or culture.
The main character, Adam finds a Tyger (mixing Blake with CS Lewis) hidden in the city and he and his new friend, Zadie, have to dig deep in themselves to find Perception, Imagination and Creativity to save the day. I love that these are his super-powers, making them accessible to every child.
A beautifully written and illustrated, this is one to recommend to a thoughtful young reader...
Set in an alternative universe where slavery was never abolished, this book's setting seemed familiar but slightly askew, with land being Enclosed and parts of London guarded by soldiers. SF Said apparently wrote this book because he could never find books that he could relate to as a child and it does still seem refreshing to read a fantasy children's book with Muslim heroes, whose story is not solely defined by their religion or culture.
The main character, Adam finds a Tyger (mixing Blake with CS Lewis) hidden in the city and he and his new friend, Zadie, have to dig deep in themselves to find Perception, Imagination and Creativity to save the day. I love that these are his super-powers, making them accessible to every child.
A beautifully written and illustrated, this is one to recommend to a thoughtful young reader...
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Slavery
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Colonisation
madgrambo's review against another edition
4.0
In an England where the Empire still rules, slavery is common and foreigners have no rights, a 12 year old meets a mythical creature. The adventure begins! The story is quite dark and complex and probably best for those 10 or above.
cassie1310's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? No
3.0
mals_reads's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Blood
notorious_nat's review against another edition
5.0
An exceptional work of art that is sure to leave you in a daze. 5/5
mollylazer's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book a lot. The depiction of the alternate Britain was unfortunately very believable, and Adam and Zadie are engaging, sympathetic protagonists. I liked that the powers that the Tyger gave them were "powers," yes, but not in the superpower sense. It was more like heightening the abilities that all people already have. Obviously, this book is written for children, and based on that, it might not have been appropriate to do more detailed worldbuilding, which I kind of missed in this book. Still, Tyger is a thought-provoking read, and one I will be glad to share with my children when they are old enough.