Reviews

Tyger by SF Said

ruthiemari's review against another edition

5.0

What a fantastic, unique book! Amazing. :)

emeraldmist's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

bookishbelle_bristol's review against another edition

4.0

Another beautifully written children's book by S. F. Said, I absolutely adored his Vajak Paw books when I was younger so was intrigued to read this book too. It's also illustrated by Dave McKean who is a wonderful illustrator and I love what he's done for this book.

A beautiful story for children I recommend you buy it for any younger relatives :)

azorahai's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

carys_aefa's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

skylacine's review against another edition

4.0

Bullet review:
+A strong message about working together to overthrow injustices and spirituality
+Lovely main characters with well-written relationships
+The Tyger is the highlight of the book, she feels so mysterious and at times threatening, yet also comforting.
+This feels like a modern classic.

Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/2024/09/book-review-tyger-by-sf-said.html

staceyinthesticks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child death, Slavery, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and War

katiekatec2's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

violetisreading's review against another edition

4.0

Set in an alternative 21st century London where the Brtish empire still reigns, Adam and Zadie befriend a Tyger in danger and make it their mission to help. But will they succeed?

SF Said introduces difficult topics such as slavery, racism and Empire so well for children and it's hard not to fall in love with the wise and beautiful Tyger. A mesmerising (and important) story with lovely illustrations.

rworrall78's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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? No

4.75

Beautiful, important themes, an evocative world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Hate crime, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Racism and Slavery