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Jul 03, 2011
Shiromi
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Paul Dear was raised on swashbuckling tales of The Boy and Anyplace, where The Boy fights pirates alongside Fiddlefix the fairy and his band of Vagabonds. Soon however, Paul wonders if he is The Boy, as strange things start to happen whereby his reflection starts talking to him, teaching him things, and he begins to be visited by fairies. But when tragedy strikes his family, Paul finds he must venture into the Anyplace in order to bring his family back together.
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Jan 14, 2010
Julia
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I don't think this review is spoiler-y, but to be safe, I'll check the box...
A wonderful pastiche of Peter Pan, though that name is never used, he is called The Boy, for this is Paul’s story, a boy who travels to Anyplace to find his mother a baby, because his baby sister died and she is inconsolable. After many exciting adventures and close saves, Paul and The Boy need to escape Noplace (from which there is no escape) and call for help from people who should be unable to More...
A wonderful pastiche of Peter Pan, though that name is never used, he is called The Boy, for this is Paul’s story, a boy who travels to Anyplace to find his mother a baby, because his baby sister died and she is inconsolable. After many exciting adventures and close saves, Paul and The Boy need to escape Noplace (from which there is no escape) and call for help from people who should be unable to More...
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May 13, 2009
Captain Hack. The Boy of Legend. Fiddlefix. The Bully Boys. These wonderful characters are enchantingly familiar, yet offer a charming new take on the beloved story of Peter Pan. Peter David takes the classic characters and turns them on their heads, bringing readers on a witty and engaging adventure that builds upon the original tale. Young Paul Dear, having grown up on his father's fantastic stories of pirates, pixies and wild Indians, has no trouble believing in The Anyplace, and when a famil
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Aug 19, 2011
Stephanie
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By far the most poignant, imaginative retelling of the Peter Pan story has got to be...Neil Gaiman's "Sandman."
Haha. Ok, I love Sandman. But this book was pretty good too. It was recommended to me by a friend as her "favorite book ever," but unlike "The Historian" didn't turn out to be a total travesty.
As a fan of Barrie's original, I liked the subtle references to "Peter and Wendy" and "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens." D More...
Haha. Ok, I love Sandman. But this book was pretty good too. It was recommended to me by a friend as her "favorite book ever," but unlike "The Historian" didn't turn out to be a total travesty.
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Dec 30, 2008
Neil
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David is a true journeyman, a genre writer who has never had the big breakout book but has written enormous amounts of fantasy and science fiction in all kinds of formats to make a living. The results are never absolutely spectacular, but they are always an enjoyable read. He's written everything from television episodes to graphic novels, Star Trek books to a variety of his own original novels. In the past I've enjoyed Sir Apropos of Nothing and his Knight Life sequence.
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Feb 05, 2009
Peter David's vast experience in comics and media tie-ins is apparent in Tigerheart, a good old-fashioned Victorian story all the more appealing because it will resonate with adults and younger readers alike (though as Paul Di Filippo points out, "I don't recall the original Tinker Bell swearing quite as much as Fiddlefix"). Tigerheart is by turns whimsical, poignant, and touched with humor. The suspense and adventure make up for any thought that the book tries to be too many things at
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Sep 19, 2009
Dorothy (D. J.)
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On StaticMultimedia.com I gave this 2 stars. This was a book I slogged through so I could write the review. Die hard Peter Pan fans aside, take my advice and skip this one.
Below are some highlights from my review. To read my full review go to: http://www.staticmultimedia.com/print/re...
Two parts adventure, one part coming of age story and one part philosophical discourse, Peter David’s Tigerheart is a Victorian bedtime story for modern times. Written more for adults than chil More...
Below are some highlights from my review. To read my full review go to: http://www.staticmultimedia.com/print/re...
Two parts adventure, one part coming of age story and one part philosophical discourse, Peter David’s Tigerheart is a Victorian bedtime story for modern times. Written more for adults than chil More...
Jul 30, 2008
April
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Read this book with my kids while on a camping trip. They played "pirates" on every rock formation they could climb! Excellent reimagining of Peter Pan. The narrator speaks to the audience personally and really draws you in-a writing style that was compelling, allowing the kids to feel like they are "in" on the joke or storyline. I reccomend it to kids and adults.
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Jun 03, 2011
Lauren
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This quasi-sequel to Peter Pan starts out promising: Paul Dear, determined to end his mother’s grief after a family tragedy, journeys to the Anyplace (Mr. David’s name for Neverland), where he meets Fiddlefix (Tinkerbell), The Boy (Peter Pan), and many other familiar-but-not characters. Mr. David offers some astute commentary and pretty imagery – along with some genuinely touching scenes that are straight from the Pixar School of emotional manipulation – but an overly involved narrator and a mis
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May 04, 2011
Renee
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The cover features a quote from Terry Brooks calling it "by far the most charming and clever reimagining of the story of Peter Pan I have ever encountered." I have to agree with him. I've read other takes on the story and characters, from Peter and the Starcatchers to the official sequel, Peter Pan in Scarlet. What David does is a bit different -- he captures the charm and timelessness of Barrie's characters and settings, but slantways. The names are changed (though there's never any d
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Apr 23, 2010
"What about you? What do you want to be when you grow up?" Paul thought about it and then said, "Myself." She looked at him skeptically. "Well...good luck with that. Pardon my saying, but I think that may be the hardest thing of all."
While Tigerheart is a sort of retelling of Peter Pan, it focuses less on Peter [or The Boy as he's called in this story:], and more on the character of Paul, a young boy who simply wants to find a way to stitch his broken fa More...
While Tigerheart is a sort of retelling of Peter Pan, it focuses less on Peter [or The Boy as he's called in this story:], and more on the character of Paul, a young boy who simply wants to find a way to stitch his broken fa More...
Feb 20, 2009
Jennifer
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This is a cross between a sequel and a complete re-imagining of Peter Pan. I thought it worked really well. I wasn't so sure how to take it at the beginning -- it references Peter Pan but all the names from that story are changed (Neverland becomes "the Anyplace," Wendy is Gwenny, Capt. Hook is Capt. Hack, Tinkerbell is Fiddlefix, and Peter Pan is just The Boy) but ultimately it works, given the idea that Neverland exists inside all our imaginations, and therefore change according to
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Jun 27, 2011
Callista
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Quite a few years ago, I read 4 of Peter David's Star Trek novels and found them entertaining. Then I heard him take part in a literary panel at Comic-Con and discovered how mischievously witty he can be. In 2010, he was the Guest of Honour at the local SFF con', Bubonicon, so I was happy to hear him again. Not only is he funny and intelligent, he comes across as a truly decent man. (If you ever get a chance to hear him speak live, take it.)
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Jan 22, 2010
Suzanne
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This tale is based on the story of Peter Pan. The author's notes in the back of the book explained this was one of his favorite stories as a boy. The main character, Paul Dear, shares the author's initals PD and The Boy that Paul follows to The Anyplace has many of the characteristics of Peter Pan. There is a Captain Hack who relates to Captain Hook, but in this story he has a twin sister, Mary Slash. I think having a female pirate is a good addition to the story. PD, the author, points out that
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Jul 16, 2009
emily
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this book is essentially what would happen if lemony snicket tried his hand at a story that was at once a retelling of and a sequel to 'peter pan'. fans of david will be thrilled at this book's existence, and haters of david should try it anyway. he's toned down his usual pun-filled ostentatiousness in favor of a more wry, much more subtle tone of storytelling that suits the subject matter very well. his ability to take one of the cornerstones of folklore and turn and adapt and rework it is sens
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Sep 07, 2008
Jennifer
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This book is a retelling of the Peter Pan story but from the point of view of Paul Dear - a young boy who goes to Anyplace to find a new baby sister for his broken hearted mother.
The narrator (and the reader for that matter) stands outside of the story and makes comments throughout to continually make his presence known. Its a device that gives the reader insight but it also takes you outside the story, reminding you that this is a fairy tale. While the narrator is often humoro More...
The narrator (and the reader for that matter) stands outside of the story and makes comments throughout to continually make his presence known. Its a device that gives the reader insight but it also takes you outside the story, reminding you that this is a fairy tale. While the narrator is often humoro More...
Oct 26, 2008
Yvonne
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I have never ever read Peter Pan, nor have I seen any movies. I've seen "Hook", yes. And I have seen "Neverland" but this book made it quite clear, I need to read the book.
This story is about a boy named Paul whose Father tells Paul all the stories of adventures that The Boy takes place in...in a land called anyplace.
One day, Paul stumbles across a dead pixie and succeeds in bringing her back to life by believing. And the pixie then informs Paul of why she died in More...
This story is about a boy named Paul whose Father tells Paul all the stories of adventures that The Boy takes place in...in a land called anyplace.
One day, Paul stumbles across a dead pixie and succeeds in bringing her back to life by believing. And the pixie then informs Paul of why she died in More...
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Jul 27, 2008
Marjorie
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This book reminds me of a quote from Stoppard's The Coast of Utopia: "Because children grow up, we think a child’s purpose is to grow up. But a child’s purpose is to be a child.... "
Tigerheart is sort of a sequel to Peter Pan, but not really; all the names are changed, although the characters are out of copyright now, and although that seemed like an odd choice at first I think it worked really well for the purpose of letting Peter David tell the story on his own terms, rei More...
Tigerheart is sort of a sequel to Peter Pan, but not really; all the names are changed, although the characters are out of copyright now, and although that seemed like an odd choice at first I think it worked really well for the purpose of letting Peter David tell the story on his own terms, rei More...
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Jul 16, 2008
Michael
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Not exactly a sequel and not exactly a retelling of the Peter Pan story, Peter David's "Tigerheart" is more of a reimagined modernization of the classic story along the lines of his King Arthur trilogy and "Howling Mad."
David succeeds beautifully at weaving the story of Peter Pan for a modern audience. But instead of focusing on Peter as the central character, David creates his own, Paul Dear. Early in the story, Paul's baby sister dies, causing a rift between More...
David succeeds beautifully at weaving the story of Peter Pan for a modern audience. But instead of focusing on Peter as the central character, David creates his own, Paul Dear. Early in the story, Paul's baby sister dies, causing a rift between More...
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Aug 18, 2008
Cindy
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I was surprised by how much I liked this book. The first 20 or so pages I was little hesitant to keep reading the book. But after that it picked up and I couldn't put it down. I kept wondering what was going to happen or what adventure was going to happen.
We all know that "the boy" is Peter Pan. But he isn't the main main character which was great. I loved that there were old characters and new ones mixed in it.
The way the story is told, as if it's a story tel More...
We all know that "the boy" is Peter Pan. But he isn't the main main character which was great. I loved that there were old characters and new ones mixed in it.
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Dec 14, 2011
***Dave
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(Original review: http://hill-kleerup.org/blog/2009/01/11/...)
Splendid retelling — or sequeling, more properly — the Peter Pan story, without actually using any actual names. A witty, clever mythologizing that’s a bit more droll than Gaiman, a bit less flip than Pratchett, it’s fascinating, dark, inspiring, and all-around triffic stuff. Highly recommended, worth picking up in hardcover, and it deserves a longer review than this one.
Splendid retelling — or sequeling, more properly — the Peter Pan story, without actually using any actual names. A witty, clever mythologizing that’s a bit more droll than Gaiman, a bit less flip than Pratchett, it’s fascinating, dark, inspiring, and all-around triffic stuff. Highly recommended, worth picking up in hardcover, and it deserves a longer review than this one.
Nov 11, 2011
"...will have readers of all ages clamoring for a copy....David provides everything readers could possibly desire: suspense, swashbuckling adventure, tenderness, anguish, a dash of wit and sarcasm, and a perfect ending....This is a worthy purchase for both school and public libraries."-School Library Journal
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Jan 23, 2009
I really enjoyed Peter David's other more light-hearted books. This book is completely different in style. The writing is excellent. I'm just not getting into it though. I never really enjoyed Peter Pan, so that's most likely the reason. Anybody who likes retellings of popular stories will probably enjoy this, unless, like me, you really don't like Peter Pan.
Sep 16, 2008
Eric
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I wouldn't say I'm a huge Peter Pan nut. For instance, I don't wear my green tights and feathered-cap to work. That stuff only comes out on weekends. Call me a Peter Pan enthusiast instead. That's what I am.
TIGERHEART is a re-imagined version of J.M. Barrie's fairytale. All the characters are here, but they sport different names and slightly different agendas. Tigerlily is Princess Picca, Wendy is Gwenny, Tinkerbell is Fiddlefix, and so on down the line. Peter Pan is known simply as More...
TIGERHEART is a re-imagined version of J.M. Barrie's fairytale. All the characters are here, but they sport different names and slightly different agendas. Tigerlily is Princess Picca, Wendy is Gwenny, Tinkerbell is Fiddlefix, and so on down the line. Peter Pan is known simply as More...
May 09, 2008
Mimi
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This book was excellent. As far as a continuation of the Peter Pan story, I enjoyed it more than I did Peter Pan in Scarlet, which was good, but like I said, I enjoyed this more.
The only thing that detracted from this book for me and made it difficult to read was the asides from the author. Occasionally, to me, they interrupted the flow of the narrative. Now, this was just a pre-pub. So, this could change, but I feel if the asides were done in a different font, or different color fon More...
The only thing that detracted from this book for me and made it difficult to read was the asides from the author. Occasionally, to me, they interrupted the flow of the narrative. Now, this was just a pre-pub. So, this could change, but I feel if the asides were done in a different font, or different color fon More...
Dec 06, 2011
Lisa
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An interesting take on Peter Pan. Well written and faithful to the original style. The Boy here has a different type of depth and Peter David writes in some very interesting subtext.
Tigerheart himself is an interesting character as well, and I would be interested in reading more from this author.
Tigerheart himself is an interesting character as well, and I would be interested in reading more from this author.
May 22, 2011
Julia
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Beautiful writing, witty and engaging narrator (who kept breaking the 4th wall), poignant insights, and a terrific tribute to the original while also having its own nicely done creative re-imaginings (especially loved the seirenes instead of the mermaids). I enjoyed this a lot.
Nov 27, 2009
Heather
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I was excited about this book, and it was highly recommended by the staff at my local indie bookstore, but I found it a horrible disappointment. The most annoying narrative voice I've read since that trainwreck "Water for Elephants," the most ridiculous dialogue I've ever seen (I know it's a "fable". That's no excuse for the overblown dialogue David presents us with.), a complete lack of depth, and a "main character" who, despite repeated authorial declarations that
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Jan 02, 2011
Kim
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Wonderful -- written just like the best Victorian stories, and with a twist on the beloved tale of Peter Pan. This book made me laugh and cry in turns. This is a book everyone should have heard about and shame on my for not discovering it sooner.
Sep 16, 2010
Allison
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I just didn't enjoy the story plot. It took too long to develop and the voice was a little off for me. The writing style (very ambiguous) required a lot of "figuring out" what is going on. I think that I might try to reread it when I can devote more energy and brain power to it.
