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Evening Standard, November 7, 2005
A wonderfully original creation...grippingly vivid...Dave McKean's scratchy, lean drawings perfectly capture Said's dark narrative.
--This text refers to the
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Daily Telegraph, 10 December, 2005
Original and amazingly engrossing...it is much enhanced by its high-quality production and the beautiful illustrations by Dave McKean.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Outlaw : Varjak Paw is the rivetting sequel to Varjak Paw by S.F Said. Admittedly, it may move quite slowly in early chapters, but once it picks up, Outlaw is pure brilliance, with many unforsee-able plot twists and a completely original story line.
For Varjak Paw, a cat who has recently dicovered a secret power of martial art within him, the streets are about to get a lot more dangerous. Sally Bones has him named as an Outlaw, and she wants him dead or alive. In a town where cats are forbidden to even hunt for themselves, lest they be punished in a barbaric and brutal act, Varjak Paw must rise to his potential, and fight for the lives of his friends. If you enjoyed book one, the warriors series or any similar books, this action filled, gripping sequel is something you should definately read. Even if you wouldn't normally read a book with an animal as a main character, this book may just surprise you. Get your paws on a copy of Outlaw : Varjak Paw now!
For Varjak Paw, a cat who has recently dicovered a secret power of martial art within him, the streets are about to get a lot more dangerous. Sally Bones has him named as an Outlaw, and she wants him dead or alive. In a town where cats are forbidden to even hunt for themselves, lest they be punished in a barbaric and brutal act, Varjak Paw must rise to his potential, and fight for the lives of his friends. If you enjoyed book one, the warriors series or any similar books, this action filled, gripping sequel is something you should definately read. Even if you wouldn't normally read a book with an animal as a main character, this book may just surprise you. Get your paws on a copy of Outlaw : Varjak Paw now!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an amazing book and great story. I can't recommend it enough.
Food is scarce. Sally Bones and her gang are imposing their law on all
the cats. Every cat suffers, but none can face Bones. She's the
fiercest, best fighter the cat world has known. She knows The Way that
Varjak knows, but has been practising it for far longer. She could
even be a better fighter than the mystical Jalal, of Varjak's dreams.
However, there are things more powerful than fighting. Jalal suggests
"seeing" is more powerful. I would add the starlight between Holly and
Varjak, the courage of Mrs Mogg, the loyalty of Cludge the dog (and
you get to learn about his family), the cunning of Razor and the
ability to make cats as prone to fighting as the Scratch Sisters and
the Orrible Twins, come together in peace are all just as important.
What a great story SF Said takes us through. Not only do we learn more
about the wonderful characters but we get new ones, such as Ozzie and
Omar the Orrible Twins, and great relationships between the
characters. The pacing is fast and superb. The language is beautiful
and at times poetic
" like a string of lights, strong between two windows… like whisker of
starlight, fine and strong between them."
…But always readable. And let me not forget the illustrations, which
are the usual Dave McKean masterpieces, just the right counterpoint to
the story.
I don't think you need to read the first Varjak book to read this one,
but it might help in explaining some of the background between Holly &
Varjak, and Jalal & Varjak.
The book is about facing your fears, but still going on to do what you
know is right. It's about what you love and the "strength of the
starlight" between those you love. It's about trying and trying and
not giving up. It's an heart lifting moving story, and most
importantly it's a gripping read. Now go and get it.
Let's hope SF SAID "keeps the Way alive" and writes another one.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
so the title of the review probably shows my age (old enough to remember when jools holland was actually cool. sort of) but that's important: this book is not just for kids. anyone who enjoys kickass writing that can turn from comic to tragic to hardcore action to gentle romance on a penny, and who loves the thoughtful but witty works of, say, joss whedon or howard hawks, will find much to enjoy between the gorgeously illustrated covers of The Outlaw Varjak Paw.
If you're looking for a book to read with your kids that won't bore you, embarrass you, scare them or put them off reading, this is it. The pictures illustrate the story beautifully for younger children ready for a complex story with loveable heroes (especially Cludge the dog, who will melt your heart) and the prose is satisfying and full of new vocabulary but not verbose for children ready to read alone. Best of all, there will be no gender gap in readers -- boys (and girls) who think reading is nancy will latch on to the active, funny characters here.
warning: this book is set in the real world, and some sad and occasionally violent things occur. they are not gratuitous, but described seriously. readers of a sensitive nature should be prepared, but also reassured that the book's fighting scenes are for a higher ethical purpose that carries through the nasties.
And while I can't recommend digging out 80s classics to read to, a playlist of cat-influenced tunes and artists (Love Cats by the Cure and anything by Cat Power are on my list ;) will add to the rich pleasure of this novel.
If you're looking for a book to read with your kids that won't bore you, embarrass you, scare them or put them off reading, this is it. The pictures illustrate the story beautifully for younger children ready for a complex story with loveable heroes (especially Cludge the dog, who will melt your heart) and the prose is satisfying and full of new vocabulary but not verbose for children ready to read alone. Best of all, there will be no gender gap in readers -- boys (and girls) who think reading is nancy will latch on to the active, funny characters here.
warning: this book is set in the real world, and some sad and occasionally violent things occur. they are not gratuitous, but described seriously. readers of a sensitive nature should be prepared, but also reassured that the book's fighting scenes are for a higher ethical purpose that carries through the nasties.
And while I can't recommend digging out 80s classics to read to, a playlist of cat-influenced tunes and artists (Love Cats by the Cure and anything by Cat Power are on my list ;) will add to the rich pleasure of this novel.
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brilliant read
my son loved this book their teacher had been reading this to them in class and he wanted his own copy only probs i had was the seller sent two copys an i had to pay to return the... Read more
Published 14 days ago by shelliebean
The paw is back
Definitely a 5 star book and if there was 10 stars I would give it that. I read Varjak Paw first and it is best to do this as it will help you understand this book more as this is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by annie
Brilliant!
Personally, I think that this is better than the first book, which was very, very good. It starts with the heroes, Varjak, Holly, Tam and Cludge hunting in the city dump. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Shayfan
Very exciting adventure
My son loves the sequel to Varjak Paw and says it is better than the first book. His favouite bit is where Holly falls from the wire to save the other cats. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Minnie Mad
Fantastic Books
My children aged 8 and 11 loved both books. They were fighting over who should read the sequel first and both managed to finish each book within the day they started it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by SUBB
brilliant
My 9 year old son loves this book. He is reading it and re reading it. Illustrations are great too.
Published 18 months ago by kate
My child wouldn't read until .. Varjak Paw came along
My son read Varjak Paw with his class at school and came running in the house demanding to buy The Outlaw straight away. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mazza
Martial arts cat
I read the first book, Varjak Paw and really liked that, which was why I wanted to read the follow up, the Outlaw Varjak Paw. This book was even better than the first. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010
Another Brilliant Ride with Varjak Paw!!!
I could just say that this book is fantastic, I read the first book and loved that and then I read the second book and I liked it even more. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by Mrs. Janet Harvey
Great book
Superb young persons book. Bought for my 9 year old son because he was reading the first book at school. We read it together and enjoyed every minute. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2009 by A. T. Shotton
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