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The Last Tiger: My favourite animal stories
The Last Tiger brings together Ruskin Bond’s very best published animal stories as well as a brand new work, ‘The Call of the Leopard’, which has never been published before.
The title story introduces a wise and crafty tiger who survives every attempt on his life. ‘Those Three Bears’, ‘The Eyes of the Eagle’, and ‘Tigers for Dinner’ describe dangerous encounters in the wild. ‘Guests Who Come in from the Forest’, ‘Panther’s Moon’, ‘The Leopard’, and ‘Song of the Forest’ bring the wildlife of the Himalayas to vivid, memorable life. Other tales in the book tell of thrilling beetle races, the schemes of a ball-chewing crocodile, and monkeys who dance on roofs. We also meet a series of eccentric pets in this book—a friendly baby elephant, a sullen cassowary, owls who grow fond of spaghetti, the mischievous yet sensitive monkey, Toto, a narcissistic python who loves his own reflection, and others.
The beasts that stalk the pages of The Last Tiger will thrill, delight, terrify, and entertain Bond’s legions of fans, and all those with an interest in the world of nature.
The title story introduces a wise and crafty tiger who survives every attempt on his life. ‘Those Three Bears’, ‘The Eyes of the Eagle’, and ‘Tigers for Dinner’ describe dangerous encounters in the wild. ‘Guests Who Come in from the Forest’, ‘Panther’s Moon’, ‘The Leopard’, and ‘Song of the Forest’ bring the wildlife of the Himalayas to vivid, memorable life. Other tales in the book tell of thrilling beetle races, the schemes of a ball-chewing crocodile, and monkeys who dance on roofs. We also meet a series of eccentric pets in this book—a friendly baby elephant, a sullen cassowary, owls who grow fond of spaghetti, the mischievous yet sensitive monkey, Toto, a narcissistic python who loves his own reflection, and others.
The beasts that stalk the pages of The Last Tiger will thrill, delight, terrify, and entertain Bond’s legions of fans, and all those with an interest in the world of nature.
- GenresFiction
238 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2023
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About the author
Ruskin Bond
680 books3,576 followersRuskin Bond is an Indian author of British descent. He is considered to be an icon among Indian writers and children's authors and a top novelist. He wrote his first novel, The Room on the Roof, when he was seventeen which won John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then he has written several novellas, over 500 short stories, as well as various essays and poems, all of which have established him as one of the best-loved and most admired chroniclers of contemporary India. In 1992 he received the Sahitya Akademi award for English writing, for his short stories collection, "Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra", by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters in India. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 for contributions to children's literature. He now lives with his adopted family in Landour near Mussoorie.
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February 10, 2023
Ruskin Bond always brings comfort to me. After having a terrible day and in desperate need of something to make me feel better, it’s always his books that makes everything seem okay. This book is no exception. I picked this up only yesterday and I couldn’t put it down. Few stories made me chuckle and some, melancholic. In this book of short stories, Mr Bond recollects his childhood spent with his grandparents and then life as an adult in the hills. But mostly, he writes about animals. Animals of all kinds.
Mr Bond has had a very interesting childhood which he spent with his grandparents. His grandfather brought in all sorts of creatures into his house including a chameleon and also a snake! But when you read these stories, you don’t feel afraid or even mildly nervous about them. In fact, I found the unique mix of animals very amusing. His growing up years were spent watching his grandparent’s relationship with these wonderful creatures. And when he grows up and moves to the mountains, he embraces the birds, insects and other animals that visit his cottage occasionally.
These stories are absolutely delightful, making me believe in the goodness of people. The ease with which Mr Bond writes, describes the many quirks of the animals and people that star in his stories, the new yet familiar beauty of the hills that he describes; all these are what makes his books so very special.
If you’re looking for a book to get you out of a slump or to simply unwind, this is the one you. Thanks for the copy @alephbookco ♥️
Mr Bond has had a very interesting childhood which he spent with his grandparents. His grandfather brought in all sorts of creatures into his house including a chameleon and also a snake! But when you read these stories, you don’t feel afraid or even mildly nervous about them. In fact, I found the unique mix of animals very amusing. His growing up years were spent watching his grandparent’s relationship with these wonderful creatures. And when he grows up and moves to the mountains, he embraces the birds, insects and other animals that visit his cottage occasionally.
These stories are absolutely delightful, making me believe in the goodness of people. The ease with which Mr Bond writes, describes the many quirks of the animals and people that star in his stories, the new yet familiar beauty of the hills that he describes; all these are what makes his books so very special.
If you’re looking for a book to get you out of a slump or to simply unwind, this is the one you. Thanks for the copy @alephbookco ♥️
April 1, 2023
Summary-
The title story introduces a wise and crafty tiger who survives every attempt on his life. ‘Those Three Bears’, ‘The Eyes of the Eagle’, and ‘Tigers for Dinner’ describe dangerous encounters in the wild. ‘Guests Who Come in from the Forest’, ‘Panther’s Moon’, ‘The Leopard’, and ‘Song of the Forest’ bring the wildlife of the Himalayas to vivid, memorable life. Other tales in the book tell of thrilling beetle races, the schemes of a ball-chewing crocodile, and monkeys who dance on roofs.
Highlights -
1) The Last Tiger by Ruskin Bond is a collection of different stories weaved from wildlife and animals.
2) This Anthology collection is fun, humour, knowledgeable, nostalgic and a connection between nature and wildlife & human relationships with nature.
3) The language is simple & easy to understand and the stories are fast-paced and gripping.
4) The brief history of the existence or extinction of many wildlife animals are mentioned in the book. I found the book to be more informative and interesting regarding wildlife.
5) The Book is a nice read of about 230 pages and can be finished in 2-3 days.
The title story introduces a wise and crafty tiger who survives every attempt on his life. ‘Those Three Bears’, ‘The Eyes of the Eagle’, and ‘Tigers for Dinner’ describe dangerous encounters in the wild. ‘Guests Who Come in from the Forest’, ‘Panther’s Moon’, ‘The Leopard’, and ‘Song of the Forest’ bring the wildlife of the Himalayas to vivid, memorable life. Other tales in the book tell of thrilling beetle races, the schemes of a ball-chewing crocodile, and monkeys who dance on roofs.
Highlights -
1) The Last Tiger by Ruskin Bond is a collection of different stories weaved from wildlife and animals.
2) This Anthology collection is fun, humour, knowledgeable, nostalgic and a connection between nature and wildlife & human relationships with nature.
3) The language is simple & easy to understand and the stories are fast-paced and gripping.
4) The brief history of the existence or extinction of many wildlife animals are mentioned in the book. I found the book to be more informative and interesting regarding wildlife.
5) The Book is a nice read of about 230 pages and can be finished in 2-3 days.
March 16, 2023
He is an emotion for me. I create birthday reels for him, something which I haven't even done for my family but this man is my nostalgia from childhood till date. He has given me memories to cherish for the rest of my life. No, not my husband, not my lover but an incredible author - Ruskin Bond. I have grown up reading him, I grew old reading him. After three decades of the journey of words together, the author still leaves me wanting for more. The Last Tiger by Ruskin Bond is a collection of his animal stories along with a new story The Call of the Leopard .
The nature animal
While the author is writing about animals in nature, he himself is a nature animal. His love for the tiniest and immaterial creations.While he shares his encounters with various creatures, he leaves a brief history of their existence or extinction. The book is equally entertaining and educative. From the story of Tongas to the fictional snail Samuel, the author holds the readers by the hand and takes us through the nature.
From Rats to Tigers
Myna, Rats, Owls, Panthers, the variety of animals in the book is vast. As always the author left me wondering how he could get so many experiences in life or is it like we all forget the tiniest of instances and Ruskin Bond finds a story in all. Panthers moon is probably the longest of all and has several layers to it. As always the simplicity of the plot and the palpable emotions and next door characters stay with us.
The nature animal
While the author is writing about animals in nature, he himself is a nature animal. His love for the tiniest and immaterial creations.While he shares his encounters with various creatures, he leaves a brief history of their existence or extinction. The book is equally entertaining and educative. From the story of Tongas to the fictional snail Samuel, the author holds the readers by the hand and takes us through the nature.
From Rats to Tigers
Myna, Rats, Owls, Panthers, the variety of animals in the book is vast. As always the author left me wondering how he could get so many experiences in life or is it like we all forget the tiniest of instances and Ruskin Bond finds a story in all. Panthers moon is probably the longest of all and has several layers to it. As always the simplicity of the plot and the palpable emotions and next door characters stay with us.
June 26, 2025
Excellent read. Gives an interesting insight about life in mountains. "Panthers Moon" was one of the best narratives.
September 13, 2023
Light read as always by Ruskin Bond. Enjoyable stories on nature.
Cannot compare to writings of hunters-conservationists like Jim Corbett, Kenneth Anderson and others including natural historians. Ruskin's nature stories are not accurate to prevalent knowledge of nature and wildlife. Found some inconsistencies in this regard. I see author is having knowledge of snake venom but prefers mentioning snake poison instead which gives wrong information to naive readers who're ignorant that poisonous snakes are very rare and what people usually refer to is actually venomous snakes. Venom can only fatal when injected via bite. Same venom when drunk is not fatal and therefore not poisonous.
Another instance of inconsistency can be seen in 3rd Chapter "Guests Who Come in from the Forest." The author is clever enough not to mention a bat's species name. However, confidently states the identification by quoting the description from an scientific literature. When I looked up online I see its a very rare bat and is yet to be re-sighted after more than century of its description. I asked about this with the one of the experts on bats of India, who'd actually taken an expedition in the type locality. He had read this short story before. He's also fan of this author but he surprised how this author just claimed this species! Just by looking at one behavior of flying close to the ground and came to the conclusion its that same rare species! That is not even an conclusive indication of the species and many other bats fly low in same fashion.
Just need to read the stories as enjoyable and also inspirational for those who want to be serious in bird-watching and other nature-watching hobbies. But with a pinch of salt that some facts in his stories could be inaccurate.
So many memorable and funny stories like the one about Crocodile(Cricket for the Crocodile) and another shy bear(Those Three Bears). All stories are quick read except for last two stories: Panther's Moon and the eponymous chapter, i.e., The Last Tiger. Last two chapters actually captured essence of man-animal conflict about 40-70 years ago. The situation is very much same today except people only retaliated when they were attacks on humans or cattle/poultry. They still respected the animals and their right to live. Now, people are more disconnected from nature and even seeing a stray big cats will be labeled as 'man-eaters' by incompetent and nincompoop news medias.
The book is priced at MRP 599₹(7.2$) and has just 238 pages. Hard-bind is not of highest quality for the price. A pricey one when purchased at MRP. Only heavy discount makes sense via e-commerce sites. I think Aleph Publishers charging premium for bad quality paper binding. This I say from experience from another book I read last year: "Birdwatching: A Novel" by Stephen Alter. That book was purchased same time around last year and lot of "foxing." I've other book much older like hard-cover edition of "The Sunset Club" by Khushwant Singh, purchased back in 2013, is still in good condition and pages are bright white still. It did not cost much either and still around same price. Aleph publisher need to revisit their pricing strategy and use good quality materials for their products.
Inspite of some complaints I have for this book, the reading this was fun! Stories are heartwarming and also has potential instill conservation mind-set among the readers. Atleast, people would start appreciate the nature and wildlife more with books like this. Therefore, 4 stars.
Cannot compare to writings of hunters-conservationists like Jim Corbett, Kenneth Anderson and others including natural historians. Ruskin's nature stories are not accurate to prevalent knowledge of nature and wildlife. Found some inconsistencies in this regard. I see author is having knowledge of snake venom but prefers mentioning snake poison instead which gives wrong information to naive readers who're ignorant that poisonous snakes are very rare and what people usually refer to is actually venomous snakes. Venom can only fatal when injected via bite. Same venom when drunk is not fatal and therefore not poisonous.
Another instance of inconsistency can be seen in 3rd Chapter "Guests Who Come in from the Forest." The author is clever enough not to mention a bat's species name. However, confidently states the identification by quoting the description from an scientific literature. When I looked up online I see its a very rare bat and is yet to be re-sighted after more than century of its description. I asked about this with the one of the experts on bats of India, who'd actually taken an expedition in the type locality. He had read this short story before. He's also fan of this author but he surprised how this author just claimed this species! Just by looking at one behavior of flying close to the ground and came to the conclusion its that same rare species! That is not even an conclusive indication of the species and many other bats fly low in same fashion.
Just need to read the stories as enjoyable and also inspirational for those who want to be serious in bird-watching and other nature-watching hobbies. But with a pinch of salt that some facts in his stories could be inaccurate.
So many memorable and funny stories like the one about Crocodile(Cricket for the Crocodile) and another shy bear(Those Three Bears). All stories are quick read except for last two stories: Panther's Moon and the eponymous chapter, i.e., The Last Tiger. Last two chapters actually captured essence of man-animal conflict about 40-70 years ago. The situation is very much same today except people only retaliated when they were attacks on humans or cattle/poultry. They still respected the animals and their right to live. Now, people are more disconnected from nature and even seeing a stray big cats will be labeled as 'man-eaters' by incompetent and nincompoop news medias.
The book is priced at MRP 599₹(7.2$) and has just 238 pages. Hard-bind is not of highest quality for the price. A pricey one when purchased at MRP. Only heavy discount makes sense via e-commerce sites. I think Aleph Publishers charging premium for bad quality paper binding. This I say from experience from another book I read last year: "Birdwatching: A Novel" by Stephen Alter. That book was purchased same time around last year and lot of "foxing." I've other book much older like hard-cover edition of "The Sunset Club" by Khushwant Singh, purchased back in 2013, is still in good condition and pages are bright white still. It did not cost much either and still around same price. Aleph publisher need to revisit their pricing strategy and use good quality materials for their products.
Inspite of some complaints I have for this book, the reading this was fun! Stories are heartwarming and also has potential instill conservation mind-set among the readers. Atleast, people would start appreciate the nature and wildlife more with books like this. Therefore, 4 stars.
January 30, 2023
𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 :
•• TITLE : The Last Tiger
•• AUTHOR : Ruskin Bond
•• PUBLISHER : Aleph Books
•• FORMAT : Hardcover
•• LANGUAGE : English
𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒
Ruskin Bond is himself a brand of modernised contemporary writing. You never touch his pen work in terms of animal stories. Those stories are so authentic, raw, and illustrative that he is the best in this genre.
..
This book is a compilation of the best published animal stories written by a living legend.
..
Not only the previously published one, but the book has a new creation of Ruskin Bond titled by
"The Call of the Leopard", which has never been published anywhere before.
..
As I mentioned before, all his stories are their milestones, but I want to mention some of my favorite ones here,
-> Song of the Forest
-> Tiger for Dinner
-> Cricket for the Crocodile
-> Those three Bears
-> The eye of the Eagle
-> The Elephant & The Cassowary
-> The Adventures of Toto
-> A little world of Mud
-> Henry: A Chameleon
-> Grandfather fights an Ostrich
..
To know more about the book find out it & give it a try.
𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 :
✓ The cover of the book is stunning. It's eye-catching, attractive & you can easily get the vibes of Ruskin Bond in it.
✓ The writing style of the book is quite good. It's not a normal book but a compilation, but the way it is represented is quite defining.
✓ Language used in the book is simple & easily connected.
✓ These are animal-based stories, so all the characters are fictional, but one thing I want to mention is that the naming of each character in the book is hilarious & adds a fun element to the reading experience.
✓ The way each story is written in so much depth & makes it connect in such a way that proves his linguistic & literature geniuses.
✓ The book has its own beauty as it touches many aspects & you can easily connect with them.
✓ The book somehow has a nostalgic flavor, as when I read all these stories. The stories took me straight into those summer days of my childhood when I used to read those stories.
✓ The author just perfectly maintained the main theme of the book along with its raw essence.
𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
•• TITLE : The Last Tiger
•• AUTHOR : Ruskin Bond
•• PUBLISHER : Aleph Books
•• FORMAT : Hardcover
•• LANGUAGE : English
𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒
Ruskin Bond is himself a brand of modernised contemporary writing. You never touch his pen work in terms of animal stories. Those stories are so authentic, raw, and illustrative that he is the best in this genre.
..
This book is a compilation of the best published animal stories written by a living legend.
..
Not only the previously published one, but the book has a new creation of Ruskin Bond titled by
"The Call of the Leopard", which has never been published anywhere before.
..
As I mentioned before, all his stories are their milestones, but I want to mention some of my favorite ones here,
-> Song of the Forest
-> Tiger for Dinner
-> Cricket for the Crocodile
-> Those three Bears
-> The eye of the Eagle
-> The Elephant & The Cassowary
-> The Adventures of Toto
-> A little world of Mud
-> Henry: A Chameleon
-> Grandfather fights an Ostrich
..
To know more about the book find out it & give it a try.
𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 :
✓ The cover of the book is stunning. It's eye-catching, attractive & you can easily get the vibes of Ruskin Bond in it.
✓ The writing style of the book is quite good. It's not a normal book but a compilation, but the way it is represented is quite defining.
✓ Language used in the book is simple & easily connected.
✓ These are animal-based stories, so all the characters are fictional, but one thing I want to mention is that the naming of each character in the book is hilarious & adds a fun element to the reading experience.
✓ The way each story is written in so much depth & makes it connect in such a way that proves his linguistic & literature geniuses.
✓ The book has its own beauty as it touches many aspects & you can easily connect with them.
✓ The book somehow has a nostalgic flavor, as when I read all these stories. The stories took me straight into those summer days of my childhood when I used to read those stories.
✓ The author just perfectly maintained the main theme of the book along with its raw essence.
𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
January 31, 2023
Ruskin Bond
When it comes to the books where the words are from Ruskin Bond it often gives us a glimpse of those old days when we started reading his little poems in our literraure book. Holding his book always gives us immense pleasure and happiness of something good.
The finest animal tales ever written by Ruskin Bond are collected in The Last Tiger, along with a brand-new story called "The Call of the Leopard," which has never been released before.
An intelligent and cunning tiger who escapes every attempt on his life is introduced in the title narrative. Dangerous encounters in the outdoors are described in "Those Three Bears," "The Eyes of the Eagle," and "Tigers for Dinner." The Himalayan fauna is brought to vivid, unforgettable life in the stories "Guests Who Come in from the Forest," "Panther's Moon," "The Leopard," and "Song of the Forest."
Other stories in the book describe exciting beetle races, a crocodile who eats balls, and monkeys that dance on roofs. In this book, we also get to know a number of odd critters, including a pleasant baby elephant, a glum cassowary, owls that develop a taste for spaghetti, Toto the cheeky but sensitive monkey, a narcissistic python who adores his own reflection, and more.
Bond's hordes of admirers and everyone with an interest in wildlife will be thrilled, delighted, terrified, and entertained by the monsters that haunt The Last Tiger's pages.
When it comes to the books where the words are from Ruskin Bond it often gives us a glimpse of those old days when we started reading his little poems in our literraure book. Holding his book always gives us immense pleasure and happiness of something good.
The finest animal tales ever written by Ruskin Bond are collected in The Last Tiger, along with a brand-new story called "The Call of the Leopard," which has never been released before.
An intelligent and cunning tiger who escapes every attempt on his life is introduced in the title narrative. Dangerous encounters in the outdoors are described in "Those Three Bears," "The Eyes of the Eagle," and "Tigers for Dinner." The Himalayan fauna is brought to vivid, unforgettable life in the stories "Guests Who Come in from the Forest," "Panther's Moon," "The Leopard," and "Song of the Forest."
Other stories in the book describe exciting beetle races, a crocodile who eats balls, and monkeys that dance on roofs. In this book, we also get to know a number of odd critters, including a pleasant baby elephant, a glum cassowary, owls that develop a taste for spaghetti, Toto the cheeky but sensitive monkey, a narcissistic python who adores his own reflection, and more.
Bond's hordes of admirers and everyone with an interest in wildlife will be thrilled, delighted, terrified, and entertained by the monsters that haunt The Last Tiger's pages.
February 21, 2023
The Last Tiger by @ruskinbondofficial
@alephbookco
Ruskin Bond is the one and only writer who has truly interpreted, the magic of nature and animals, offering scents of fauna, that are always changing with the seasons and light. A lovely book or a collection of such most loved/published animal stories by Bond. It also includes never before published stories, e.g. "The Call of the Leopard " Gorgeous and aromatic words of wit and charm from Ruskin Bond have beautifully sprinkled over some 140+ pages.
Bond's writing is magical and in his way, setting foot in nature is always a delight. You never know what treasures you may find in his words. There's a sense of unexpected joy while reading his perceptive observations. His writing is simple always yet holds the promise of grand adventure. In this collection of quick anecdotes, short portraiture has weaved the stories of various native Indian animals in his elegant metaphorical style.
It's indeed a beautifully written delight to read. There’s no bombastic language. There are no unaccustomed situations. The emotions are uncomplicated and so are the characters.
Recommended.
#thelasttiger #readwithak #ruskinbond #bookstagram #booklion #bookmerch #bookgiveaway #bookreview
@alephbookco
Ruskin Bond is the one and only writer who has truly interpreted, the magic of nature and animals, offering scents of fauna, that are always changing with the seasons and light. A lovely book or a collection of such most loved/published animal stories by Bond. It also includes never before published stories, e.g. "The Call of the Leopard " Gorgeous and aromatic words of wit and charm from Ruskin Bond have beautifully sprinkled over some 140+ pages.
Bond's writing is magical and in his way, setting foot in nature is always a delight. You never know what treasures you may find in his words. There's a sense of unexpected joy while reading his perceptive observations. His writing is simple always yet holds the promise of grand adventure. In this collection of quick anecdotes, short portraiture has weaved the stories of various native Indian animals in his elegant metaphorical style.
It's indeed a beautifully written delight to read. There’s no bombastic language. There are no unaccustomed situations. The emotions are uncomplicated and so are the characters.
Recommended.
#thelasttiger #readwithak #ruskinbond #bookstagram #booklion #bookmerch #bookgiveaway #bookreview
March 13, 2023
The stories of Ruskin Bond are beautiful and heartwarming. I am a huge fan of Ruskin and have read nearly all of his works. The last tiger is one such masterpiece in which the author recalls his mountain days and the beautiful encounters that he has experienced in the mountains. This book has many stories like Song of the Forest, Tiger for Dinner, The Eye of the Eagle. These stories portray the luxuriant and spectacular scenery and segments that make the story come alive.
I am constantly inspired by these stories, which make me believe in humanity's goodness. The language is simple and the stories are fast-paced. A stunning view of the landscape and wildlife makes it one of the finest books I have ever read. Bond never fails to amaze us with his magical writing that leaves readers to enjoy the book as a whole.
There is a great deal of information about wild life creatures in this book, as well as their characteristics and features. In simple terms, a book of luxury filled with simplicity and elegance. I would recommend this book of delight to all readers so that they can enjoy the flavour of this masterpiece.
I am constantly inspired by these stories, which make me believe in humanity's goodness. The language is simple and the stories are fast-paced. A stunning view of the landscape and wildlife makes it one of the finest books I have ever read. Bond never fails to amaze us with his magical writing that leaves readers to enjoy the book as a whole.
There is a great deal of information about wild life creatures in this book, as well as their characteristics and features. In simple terms, a book of luxury filled with simplicity and elegance. I would recommend this book of delight to all readers so that they can enjoy the flavour of this masterpiece.
February 5, 2023
Who isn’t aware of Bond’s love for nature and its creations? He is one of those writers who doesn’t shy away from expressing his gratitude towards animals, birds and other natural miracles. In his latest anthology, The Last Tiger, he brings forth stories from the wild, reminiscence of the writer’s days spent in the mountains and the beautiful encounters that have been etched in his memory. The titular story is the most impressive one, for it narrates the story of the last tiger who battled every misfortune that came its way yet came out alive. I particularly liked ‘Crossing the Road’ which is about Samuel, the snail, who shifts pastures and realizes how the adjustment is the key to survival.
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February 1, 2023
The Last Tiger by Ruskin Bond is a collection of all the best published animal stories by the author. I really love reading his works. The narration is breezy and simple. There are no complexities and the stories are, of course, close to my heart.
We get to see a different side of the world through the lens of the author. Almost all the characters are animals and we get to capture the true essence of the characters through the narration. There are over thirty stories and each one will bring us close to nature. 'Panther's Moon' , 'Song of the Forest' are some of the stories that take us to the Himalayas and the exquisite wildlife. Every Bond fan must take this book and add it to their collection. 'The Call of the Leopard' is an exclusive story which has never been published before.
We get to see a different side of the world through the lens of the author. Almost all the characters are animals and we get to capture the true essence of the characters through the narration. There are over thirty stories and each one will bring us close to nature. 'Panther's Moon' , 'Song of the Forest' are some of the stories that take us to the Himalayas and the exquisite wildlife. Every Bond fan must take this book and add it to their collection. 'The Call of the Leopard' is an exclusive story which has never been published before.
March 3, 2023
Ruskin Bond has been that author who is able to effortlessly transport me to his literary world. He is the first author that I ever read and he was able to make me feel as a part of Rusty’s gang. Whether it has been his spooky stories or just about the mountains and the lives of the people who inhabit it, I have loved it all. The Last Tiger follows a similar trajectory and narrates different kinds stories revolving around animals. Whether it is ‘Those Three Bears’ or ‘Grandfather fights an Ostrich’. Every single story is able to keep the reader engaged through it all and is able to present a simple story in a very unique way. The writing style as usual feels very welcoming and personal, and the language is extremely easy to read. Would surely recommend everyone to read.
July 12, 2024
It wouldn’t be wrong to stay that no matter what Ruskin Bond writes about one is always fascinated and comforted in more ways than one. The Last Tiger by Ruskin Bond is a collection of sentimental and wholesome stories.
Song of the Forest, Tiger for Dinner, The Eye of the Eagle and many more stories give this book a lush and gorgeous feel of the landscape and the elements that make the story. Reading a Ruskin Bond story is all about reading an atmospheric and live tale, which invites the reader to experience its magic through Bond’s words and one’s own visualization prowess.
This collection is all things fun, nostalgia and a celebration of nature and wildlife in all its glory and man’s relationship with nature.
Vivid and gripping, I’d say you read this!✨
Verdict: Recommended
Song of the Forest, Tiger for Dinner, The Eye of the Eagle and many more stories give this book a lush and gorgeous feel of the landscape and the elements that make the story. Reading a Ruskin Bond story is all about reading an atmospheric and live tale, which invites the reader to experience its magic through Bond’s words and one’s own visualization prowess.
This collection is all things fun, nostalgia and a celebration of nature and wildlife in all its glory and man’s relationship with nature.
Vivid and gripping, I’d say you read this!✨
Verdict: Recommended
April 20, 2023
With much anticipation and excitement, I picked up this book, The Last Tiger by @ruskinbondofficial , and what a read it has been!
It goes without saying that the stories by Ruskin Bond evoke all kinds of emotions and joy, this book is no different. In this book, the author recalls the days he has spent amidst the mountains & the encounters he has had with different creatures. These stories from the wild are fun, exciting and the visualisation is amazing.
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Some of the stories may seem repetitive for those who have read most of his books before. However, for me it indeed was a great experience.
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Highly recommended!
It goes without saying that the stories by Ruskin Bond evoke all kinds of emotions and joy, this book is no different. In this book, the author recalls the days he has spent amidst the mountains & the encounters he has had with different creatures. These stories from the wild are fun, exciting and the visualisation is amazing.
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Some of the stories may seem repetitive for those who have read most of his books before. However, for me it indeed was a great experience.
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Highly recommended!
February 5, 2023
• “To be able to laugh and to be merciful are the only things that make man better than the beast”.
• The 248 pages long book comes in the form of some the best known and acclaimed animal stories of the author and at the same time this book offers a vital pathway to his new work which shall be for the readers to see. Further, the chapters of thye book have been divided in such a way that they give way to each of the necessary facet to materialise.
• The simplicity of language summed with lucid expressions makes this book a must read for anyone willing to go for a good read.
• The 248 pages long book comes in the form of some the best known and acclaimed animal stories of the author and at the same time this book offers a vital pathway to his new work which shall be for the readers to see. Further, the chapters of thye book have been divided in such a way that they give way to each of the necessary facet to materialise.
• The simplicity of language summed with lucid expressions makes this book a must read for anyone willing to go for a good read.
April 20, 2023
Song of the Forest, Tiger for Dinner, The Eye of the Eagle and many more stories give this book a lush and gorgeous feel of the landscape and the elements that make the story. Reading a Ruskin Bond story is all about reading an atmospheric and live tale, which invites the reader to experience its magic through Bond’s words and one’s own visualization prowess.
February 3, 2023
This is a collection of stories by Ruskin Bond as the title suggests on animals. Most of them are about tigers and leopards. Some of them are published elsewhere.
May 29, 2023
4.5 stars!!
My favourite story :- Panther’s Moon
My favourite story :- Panther’s Moon
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