Philip Pullman

Sally's comfortable life with her daughter is shattered when a strange man arrives, claiming to be Sally's husband and Harriet's father, an event that forces mother and child to go into hiding in the dangerous slums of London's East End. Reissue. AB.

The Tiger in the Well

sheila

** spoiler alert **
           I liked this final installment of the trilogy much more than The Shadow in the North, actually, mostly because of its more political and social stories. This is, I think, where Pullman really shines. Including commentaries on capitalism, socialism, poverty, and the persecution of the Jews, he skillfully weaves history into fiction. The book is much longer than the other two and contains a more harrowing story--Sally is the underdog throughout, barely hanging on to life and limb, and it proceeds in a series of consecutive blows to her life and livelihood, really up until the last few pages. It is depressing in all the right ways, however, for Sally's salvation ultimately comes at the hands of socialist Jews, who take her in, protect her from her enemies, and ultimately, provide her with a life's purpose and a husband. As with the other two, there are some corny moments and things can be a bit heavy-handed, but as far as young adult novels go, it's not too bad. Altogether a really enjoyable read, and at times even inspiring. As an anti-capitalist myself, I was thrilled that Pullman's real target, in the final analysis, is capitalism itself.

Emma

Carino, le prime 200 pagine praticamente sono d’introduzione quindi è un bel po’ lento. 
*3.5

The third book in Philip Pullman's classic SALLY LOCKHART quartet in a beautiful new edition Sally Lockhart is 25, and somebody wants to destroy her. She receives divorce papers from a man she has never met, let alone married - yet this trap is so well laid that she is powerless to prove otherwise. When custody of her precious daughter is awarded to this evil stranger, it is the beginning of a terrifying struggle in which Sally will have to fight, and kill if necessary, for the freedom of her family. Philip Pullman's ever-popular, action-packed Victorian melodramas are rejacketed for the bicentenary of Charles Dickens in 2012.

Olivia Konstanse

A terrifying thriller set in Victorian London. Sally Lockahart is content - her business is thriving, she has a comfortable house, and her adored baby daughter Harriet. But her life is about to change - or rather someone has already changed it. Sally's history has been altered, and her child is suddenly no longer hers. To save Harriet, Sally must abandon her comfortable existence and hide - until it's time to fight back.

The Tiger in the Well

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