Joseph K. (wiseowl411) reviewed The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) on + 61 more book reviews
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Best of the Sally Lochart Trilogy, Sally Lockhart is a strong female roll model that protects her ownlife and the life of her daught from the evil men of the early industrial revolution in London,
Sheryl O. (Everett-Reader) reviewed The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) on + 216 more book reviews
I didn't care for this series as much as "The Dark Materials" trilogy, but Philip Pullman is an excellent young adult author.
From Publishers Weekly
This sequel to The Ruby in the Smoke and The Shadow in the North combines heart-thumping suspense, a thorough-going examination of Victorian London's underclass, a lively gang of heroes and villains and a mystery sinister enough to leave readers filled with anxiety. An unknown evildoer has made elaborate plans to steal Sally Lockhart's life away from her--by usurping her home, her business, her daughter Harriet and, finally, her sanity. Elsewhere in London, Jewish immigrants who have fled the Russian pogroms are being systematically fleeced. Daniel Goldberg, a socialist journalist, believes that the evil genius behind these brutal acts is a shadowy figure known as the Tzaddik. Rendered homeless and hounded through London's slums, Sally endures a plight that in many ways mirrors the mistreatment of the Jews. Aided by Goldberg and a handful of the city's toughest gangsters, the dauntless heroine triumphs over this malevolence. Astute readers are likely to figure out the Tzaddik's identity long before Sally does--a bit of predictability that is at odds with Pullman's otherwise tight plotting. On the whole, however, this thought-provoking romp is as rich and captivating as a modern-day Dickens novel. Ages 12-up.
From Publishers Weekly
This sequel to The Ruby in the Smoke and The Shadow in the North combines heart-thumping suspense, a thorough-going examination of Victorian London's underclass, a lively gang of heroes and villains and a mystery sinister enough to leave readers filled with anxiety. An unknown evildoer has made elaborate plans to steal Sally Lockhart's life away from her--by usurping her home, her business, her daughter Harriet and, finally, her sanity. Elsewhere in London, Jewish immigrants who have fled the Russian pogroms are being systematically fleeced. Daniel Goldberg, a socialist journalist, believes that the evil genius behind these brutal acts is a shadowy figure known as the Tzaddik. Rendered homeless and hounded through London's slums, Sally endures a plight that in many ways mirrors the mistreatment of the Jews. Aided by Goldberg and a handful of the city's toughest gangsters, the dauntless heroine triumphs over this malevolence. Astute readers are likely to figure out the Tzaddik's identity long before Sally does--a bit of predictability that is at odds with Pullman's otherwise tight plotting. On the whole, however, this thought-provoking romp is as rich and captivating as a modern-day Dickens novel. Ages 12-up.
Althea M. (althea) reviewed The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) on + 774 more book reviews
As "The Tiger in the Well" begins, we find Sally Lockhart a single mother in Victorian England, her lover having died before they could be married. This is a hard enough situation, in those times, but soon Sally finds herself as the victim of a mysterious and elaborate scheme designed to ruin her reputation and have her daughter taken from her. Who could hate her this much, and why? Exciting, entertaining (and feminist) adventure.
Holly E. (Ducky) reviewed The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) on + 223 more book reviews
Great ending to a spine tingling trilogy.
Barbara A. (guera) reviewed The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) on + 8 more book reviews
Great for teens and adults. Very good plot -- intriguing! Part of a series.
Cyndi J. (cyndij) reviewed The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) on + 1032 more book reviews
Last in the Sally Lockhart trilogy (there's a fourth book, but features related characters). As you might expect, Sally is put into a grim position almost immediately and things just get darker from there. The blurb for this book calls Pullman a "modern-day Dickens" and I could agree, his descriptions of the wretched condition of London's poor is unsparing considering this is a YA novel. Sally's grit and determination is excellent, liked the character of Dan Goldberg as well as the bit players in the Irish and Jewish gangs. The identity of the mysterious Mr. Lee is easy to guess as long as you've read the other two books. Excellent sense of place, good pacing, exciting finish.
The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) is the most complex story of the Sally Lockhart Series. The author literally pulls you into the story and you are compelled to keep reading. The window into Victorian England is vivid and astounding in its descriptions and you can almost smell it.
A great read, highly recommend it. But read Book 1 and 2 first as they set up characters that run through the series.
A great read, highly recommend it. But read Book 1 and 2 first as they set up characters that run through the series.
Barbara L. reviewed The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) on + 988 more book reviews
Sally, now 25, is comfortably settled with her child, Harriet, her work, and her London friends. But when a complete stranger claims to be both her husband and Harriet's father, Sally's whole world comes crashing down around her. With nowhere to turn, she escapes with Harriet into the slums of London's East End--and finds help in some unexpected quarters.
"Pullman is fast becoming a modern-day Dickens for young adults. The setting is the same, the strong eye for characters is there, as are the brooding atmosphere, the social conscience, and the ability to spin plot within plot. Sally Lockhart is now a young woman, left alone with a toddler. Nothing prepares her for the shock of receiving a summons from a man she has never even heard of, suing for divorce and the custody of her beloved Harriet. Sally struggles against the net closing around her, seeking to find out who is persecuting her and why. The writing style is lively and direct, and there's lots of action. This is a suspense novel with a conscience, and a most enjoyable one."--School Library Journal.
"Pullman is fast becoming a modern-day Dickens for young adults. The setting is the same, the strong eye for characters is there, as are the brooding atmosphere, the social conscience, and the ability to spin plot within plot. Sally Lockhart is now a young woman, left alone with a toddler. Nothing prepares her for the shock of receiving a summons from a man she has never even heard of, suing for divorce and the custody of her beloved Harriet. Sally struggles against the net closing around her, seeking to find out who is persecuting her and why. The writing style is lively and direct, and there's lots of action. This is a suspense novel with a conscience, and a most enjoyable one."--School Library Journal.
Cherryl M. (drummergirl) reviewed The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) on + 175 more book reviews
Get all three Sally Lockhart books. Read them back to back as they all belong together in one giant novel.
BOOK 1: The Ruby in the Smoke instroduces us to the main characters and develops their relationship through an adventure/mystery ala Sherlock Holmes. BOOK 2: The Shadow In The North lets Sally loose with her new found family as they get unwittingly get involved in another set of scams and find they all come together at one railway crossroad. BOOK 3: The Tiger In The Well -- will pick up where Book 2 left off; pay attention to BOOK 2 before you get into BOOK 3! This is important to keep all three books fresh by reading them back to back. Highly recommended series. If you like your ladies to be ladies but also not afraid to get their hands dirty or think out a plan, strong women characters, then you will fall in love with Pullman's Sally. After reading His Dark Materials, right up my alley for novels, didn't think I'd really like the Sally Trilogy. Wrong! It's the writer who makes you the fan for life.
BOOK 1: The Ruby in the Smoke instroduces us to the main characters and develops their relationship through an adventure/mystery ala Sherlock Holmes. BOOK 2: The Shadow In The North lets Sally loose with her new found family as they get unwittingly get involved in another set of scams and find they all come together at one railway crossroad. BOOK 3: The Tiger In The Well -- will pick up where Book 2 left off; pay attention to BOOK 2 before you get into BOOK 3! This is important to keep all three books fresh by reading them back to back. Highly recommended series. If you like your ladies to be ladies but also not afraid to get their hands dirty or think out a plan, strong women characters, then you will fall in love with Pullman's Sally. After reading His Dark Materials, right up my alley for novels, didn't think I'd really like the Sally Trilogy. Wrong! It's the writer who makes you the fan for life.
Linda L. (angelstar) reviewed The Tiger in the Well (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 3) on + 96 more book reviews
Kept me interested throughout.
Actually, I think this is the best of the three Sally Lockhart books.
Actually, I think this is the best of the three Sally Lockhart books.
