Reviewed by lizarodz on
Let me start by saying that this was perhaps not the best audio book to listen to. The names were very difficult to understand and the story (especially the Celtic myths) is hard to follow. Another thing was that the Irish accents didn’t seem believable either.
Teagan is loyal, brave, smart, but somehow she was not likeable or easy to identify with. It is curious that she is not aware of anything strange surrounding her until she meets Finn. Finn is what is expected of a main male character: handsome, brave, selfless, loyal, funny, but still he falls short to me. I think he is a little too “detached” to everything and it’s amazing to me that he had to live in the streets by himself for most of his life. He is too “old-fashioned” and too accepting of his heritage that the loneliness that it brings.
I found Teagan’s friend Abby the character with the most unique voice and I really liked her. Teagan’s mother death is brushed over; when I know it should have felt as devastating as it was. Aiden is a little too “know-it-all” for a five year old, he is a human GPS and has both the sight and special abilities that help him in the Goblin realm. It doesn’t feel as this story is centered on Teagan and Finn, since Aiden is ever present (and I mean, all the time!)
Tyger Tyger was an okay read for me. The plot was original, but a bit too confusing. The ending was a total cliffhanger which means, of course, that I will read its sequel: In the Forests of the Night.
About the cover: The three might be the entrance to Mag Mel, I still don’t understand the title of the book either. The cover is mysterious, but not particular pretty.
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- 4 February, 2011: Finished reading
- 4 February, 2011: Reviewed