Review of Where Tigers Roam

[Harshitha G B]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Where Tigers Roam" by Augustus John Roe.]

---

4 out of 5 stars

---

Share This Review

---

Augustus John Roe's novel "Where Tigers Roam" is a wonderful and thrilling adventure for a sailing family. The author presented a lovely family of four, parents with two children named Peter and Sophie, who were pleased and excited about their journey.

As the boat approached its destination, Peter became anxious, thinking that something major was going to happen to them. As the voyage proceeded, the family's route met a sad fate rather than their anticipated objective. On Lord Tan's orders, his warriors assaulted the family, resulting in widespread violence, the collapse of their team, the theft of items, and the beating of individuals. Lord Tan eventually took Sophie to his residence, allowing Peter to succumb to his severe injuries. How did a once-joyful family descend into bloodshed and death? How can cruelty ruin the bliss they saw only a minute before the attack? What is Sophie and Peter's next journey?

On one side, Peter won his death and moved on to his survival, while Sophie was immediately put into the hands of Lord Tan, where dying is preferable to life. For me, Peter's voyage, in which he was saved by locals who healed him, schooled him, fed him, and gave him strength, was a relief moment in the book's otherwise hard journey. Minh, Yai, Thi, and Master Hong were very helpful to Peter in regaining his strength, and they finally offered him hope of finding his family if they were still alive.
When it comes to Sophie, I want to hold her and reassure her that everything will be well, a miracle will happen, and you will be safe once again. Lord Tan used that cheerful, obstinate girl as a pawn in the guise of marriage. I couldn't believe some women were supporting this behavior. Survival was becoming difficult because she couldn't subject herself to disrespect and abuse, yet over time her body, mind, and soul slowly submitted to the routine she had and became numb.

The book's standout moments were Peter's self-training to fight and express his authority, as well as Sophie's admirable determination to preserve her feeling of safety. Their resolve became even greater when they knew each other was still alive. Peter's extraordinary adventure earned him the nickname Tiger with his comrades, but will it lead him back to meet his sister Sophie? Will we survive this journey? How did Sophie live while imprisoned in the castle? All of these scenes were pure, exhilarating drama to read, and the author led me on an exciting voyage to see Peter and Sophie's narrative. At the conclusion, I received my answers.

I give this book a 4 out of 5 rating. The narrative was the best part of the book for me; it was seamless and fascinating. The novel was full of exciting moments that encouraged me to read to the conclusion without being tired. There were no plot gaps or loose ends that prevented the narrative from being properly finished. The tale was strong, the narration was excellent, and the maps and graphics contributed to the reading experience. Most significantly, it offered insight into cultural aspects, martial arts lives, how cultural things change from place to place, and how survival requires self-training. I didn't find any disappointing features in the book's content or narration, but I did observe grammatical errors, which led me to deduct a point from its rating and prevented me from giving it a full score. I suggest this book to everyone who likes daring, fascinating novels since it is all drama.

******
Where Tigers Roam
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon

[Mark Lazarus]

The emotional resilience and determination shown by Peter and Sophie sound incredibly moving. The blend of adventure, cultural exploration, and personal growth makes it an intriguing story. While the darker themes might be tough to read, the strength of the siblings and the suspenseful journey would probably keep me hooked. I’d consider giving it a try.