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ebeckett's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
saadiyya_reads786's review against another edition
5.0
Adrian Tchaikovshy writes interesting female characters. This book is amazing, fast-paced, & action packed. Cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
dboyd22's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
justgj's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
joaoluis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.75
karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book without know anything about the author or the plot. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this, and wanted to keep reading it.
libecciu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
adhish2001's review against another edition
3.0
There is a learning to curve to this book. The fist 100 pgs are difficult to get through because it feels like there is a lack of direction. The story follows the narratives of Maniye and Asmander. Maniye is the MC of this book so the overarching conflict and story revolves around her. Asmander is a a side character but it is evident that he will become more important to the story. The first 100 pgs there is very little connection between these two narratives and most of Asmander's narrative serves as world-building and exposition. It might be due to my lack of experience reading fantasy but there are multiple points in the book where it's difficult to visualize the characters and some of the physical fights that take place. Once the story starts to become more focused and the conflict is clear it becomes an exciting read.
I'd rate this as 4/5 as I do think the pacing and structure could be better. The chapters are short so the narratives switch often, lengthening the chapters instead and continuing the narratives could make the story carry more momentum. The descriptions of the character designs could be a bit more clear(granted this could just be my experience). Overall, It's a good fantasy story with a very detailed and interesting world. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
I'd rate this as 4/5 as I do think the pacing and structure could be better. The chapters are short so the narratives switch often, lengthening the chapters instead and continuing the narratives could make the story carry more momentum. The descriptions of the character designs could be a bit more clear(granted this could just be my experience). Overall, It's a good fantasy story with a very detailed and interesting world. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
maryconnors6's review against another edition
5.0
"Have you ever thought," she got out, "that we just did those things, and the spirits don't care?"
Adrian Tchaikovsky is such a master of prose! Although clearly a fantasy novel, the world he crafted felt so perfectly neolithic that it had the tone of historical fiction. This really helped to ground the more fantastical elements with the gods and shapeshifting. The brutality of both the setting and gender roles was certainly apparent, but it didn't feel unnecessary or like it was put in there to make a point. Granted, the female characters had so many great moments where they completely decimated accepted gender norms, but it fit in well with the story. The characters were so realistic and each one had moments of heroism and selfishness that really added dimension to the overall narrative, and made their decisions, even contrary ones, at critical points believable. The theme of tribalism and the discourse on individuality and equality were so interesting and well done. I did have some minor critiques with the way some of the characters conflicts were resolved so simply and the magic was conveniently introduced in a deux ex machina fashion, but I would 100% recommend! The Tiger and the Wolf is the first in the series, but it read like a standalone, which was great!
Age Considerations: violence, swearing, talk of rape, cannibalism? (still unclear if that counts as cannibalism), 18+
Adrian Tchaikovsky is such a master of prose! Although clearly a fantasy novel, the world he crafted felt so perfectly neolithic that it had the tone of historical fiction. This really helped to ground the more fantastical elements with the gods and shapeshifting. The brutality of both the setting and gender roles was certainly apparent, but it didn't feel unnecessary or like it was put in there to make a point. Granted, the female characters had so many great moments where they completely decimated accepted gender norms, but it fit in well with the story. The characters were so realistic and each one had moments of heroism and selfishness that really added dimension to the overall narrative, and made their decisions, even contrary ones, at critical points believable. The theme of tribalism and the discourse on individuality and equality were so interesting and well done. I did have some minor critiques with the way some of the characters conflicts were resolved so simply and the magic was conveniently introduced in a deux ex machina fashion, but I would 100% recommend! The Tiger and the Wolf is the first in the series, but it read like a standalone, which was great!
Age Considerations: violence, swearing, talk of rape, cannibalism? (still unclear if that counts as cannibalism), 18+