Tigerland by Sean Kennedy | Dreamspinner Press

Review of Tigerland
By Kelly Birch
on Oct 16, 2012 07:10
*Possible Minor Spoilers*
When you hear that a sequel is coming for a book you love, there is always a sense of trepidation because we expect that sequels will never be as good as their predecessor.
That is not the case here.
Tigerland is just as good as Tigers and Devils, though there are several main differences that affect the reading, but all of them show growth in the characters.
In Tigerland, Simon and Declan have been together around five years, so they've matured as a couple despite the 'break up' near the end of T&D, they've grown together and their affection and love for each other is evident throughout the book. Their undying devotion and support of their friends and ultimately, each other is touching and amazingly realistic. It's hard to grab that realness in fiction, because not everything has a happy/cinematic ending.
Simon Murray and Declan Tyler have both changed their carers, Declan because of his infamous knee injury and Simon because he followed Gigi Jones who offered him and Nyssa a job in Tigers and Devils. They're both more mature, they talk (mostly) about issues that bother them and because of this they listen to each other, so there is less angst but this means we get to spend more time with them as a couple and see them grow some more throughout the story, because there's always room for growth in a relationship.
Simon still has his mini-rants or soapbox moments that make you laugh, but he also has some moments were he does say the right thing and not put his foot in his mouth. He also has some moments were he did bring a tear to my eye, especially a certain moment on a beach (but if you read you'll find out :p) that made me want to reach into the book and hug him.
Sean Kennedy has captured the realistic and sensitive emotions that come with people doubting and cashing in on lies about your relationship and written about it in a mature and sophisticated manner that leaves you begging for each turn of the page. There is some fantastic imagery and no lack of lines to make you snort with laughter.
Congratulations Mr Kennedy on another masterpiece!

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- Review of Tigerland
- By Kelly Birch
  on Oct 16, 2012 07:10
- *Possible Minor Spoilers*
  When you hear that a sequel is coming for a book you love, there is always a sense of trepidation because we expect that sequels will never be as good as their predecessor.
  That is not the case here.
  Tigerland is just as good as Tigers and Devils, though there are several main differences that affect the reading, but all of them show growth in the characters.
  In Tigerland, Simon and Declan have been together around five years, so they've matured as a couple despite the 'break up' near the end of T&D, they've grown together and their affection and love for each other is evident throughout the book. Their undying devotion and support of their friends and ultimately, each other is touching and amazingly realistic. It's hard to grab that realness in fiction, because not everything has a happy/cinematic ending.
  Simon Murray and Declan Tyler have both changed their carers, Declan because of his infamous knee injury and Simon because he followed Gigi Jones who offered him and Nyssa a job in Tigers and Devils. They're both more mature, they talk (mostly) about issues that bother them and because of this they listen to each other, so there is less angst but this means we get to spend more time with them as a couple and see them grow some more throughout the story, because there's always room for growth in a relationship.
  Simon still has his mini-rants or soapbox moments that make you laugh, but he also has some moments were he does say the right thing and not put his foot in his mouth. He also has some moments were he did bring a tear to my eye, especially a certain moment on a beach (but if you read you'll find out :p) that made me want to reach into the book and hug him.
  Sean Kennedy has captured the realistic and sensitive emotions that come with people doubting and cashing in on lies about your relationship and written about it in a mature and sophisticated manner that leaves you begging for each turn of the page. There is some fantastic imagery and no lack of lines to make you snort with laughter.
  Congratulations Mr Kennedy on another masterpiece!

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