Plot:
The Tiger Rising is a tale of a boy aged twelve, Rob Horton, discovered a confined tiger behind Kentucky Star Motel.
Crucially, this story is about cages and restrictions; the caged emotions, the caged feelings, and the caged stories of Rob Horton tortured him like hell. However, all of those torturing ended when Rob finally released the Tiger. The author - Kate DiCamillo - expertly used symbolism throughout the story.
Main and Support Character:
Main Character:
Rob Horton - the main character of this book, an introvert, heavily depressed after the death of his mother
Sistine Bailey - Rob’s classmates, very open minded emotionally. Rob’s good friend and only friend. Often gets into fight in school
Willie May - the housekeeper of …show more content…
And he has a strong instinct of possessiveness.
Settings:
Time:
Place: The whole story happened in only one place, the Kentucky Star Motel and its surroundings, Lister, Florida.
Suggestions:
Ratings: ★★★☆☆
Explanations: Kate DiCamillo delivered the message and the whole story vividly, meticulously, and efficiently. In this short 128 pages, Kate Dicamillo portrayed three very distinct but homogenous and they are vivid, dramatic, and impressive.
However, the depressing atmosphere spread throughout the book. Also, the description of desperate, grief, and hopeless feeling is exaggerating and overwhelming. And explanation of the power of LOVE gave this book a far-fetched logic and brief ending. Lastly, a few words of Willie May and Sistine shockingly cured the depression of Rob Horton, which is very illogical.
Who might like this book:
If you are interested the genre of fiction
If you can make connections with Rob Horton or Sistine Bailey. For instance, you have the experience of losing the beloved one; parents divorce; or mental stress.
If you like casual reading.
Who might dislike this book:
If you are not interested in fiction