The Tin Princess (Sally Lockhart Quartet) (Paperback)

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Jim Taylor, Sally's oldest friend, is engaged as bodyguard to a princess. But Crown Princess Adelaide of Razkavia not what you'd expect. She's the slum-girl Jim has been searching for ever since she vanished ten years ago. Now her life is in mortal danger, and together they must battle against unknown enemies in a country where no one can be trusted. This dramatic story of love, loyalty and adventure is the final novel in the quartet.

25 Reviews 5 star:  (14) 4 star:  (6) 3 star:  (1) 2 star:  (2) 1 star:  (2)           Average Customer Review 4.1 out of 5 stars (25 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A fast, inventive adventure story, 31 Aug 2001 By  J. Mann - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)       This review is from: The Tin Princess (Point) (Paperback) After reading Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy I decided this summer to read Pullman's four books about Sally Lockhart set in Victorian England and I'm glad I did. The books are an excellent read, and Pullman has enough changes in each book to stop them becoming repetitive. This is the final book of the four. It has Jim as the main character, with most of the other characters from previous books (including Sally) hardly appearing. The setting of the story is also changed from the first three books - it is set in a small country in central Europe. The main characters are the upper classes from this small state, and one of the themes of the story is the relationship between Royalty and the Royal Subjects. The story is expertly written with never a dull moment and an exciting climax. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   24 of 25 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Ruritania - Pullman Class, 19 Aug 2002 By  P. V. Sutton (Northern England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: The Tin Princess (Point) (Paperback) "The Tin Princess" is what, on TV, would be called a "spin-off" from the Sally Lockhart novels - there are some familiar characters but the focus is elsewhere. In reality this is Pullman's take on the Ruritanian novel, and is typically uncompromising. Take a small country stuck between great powers and would *really* happen? If someone who never expected to inherit a throne found himself on it, how well would he *really* cope? Fortunately Pullman's answers include the necessary addition of people with courage and determination, and (necessarily) a great deal more luck than anyone deserves, and you end up with a good story. Good enough to lead this reader to look for sequels, though they would be very difficult to do successfully. There are disappointments - some readers will be upset that Sally Lockhart hardly makes an appearance. More seriously the character from whose view we see the story, Becky, is not really the heroine - that position belongs to the unlikeliest character in the book, the "Tin Princess" herself, Adelaide once the downtrodden skivvy from "The Ruby in the Smoke". Becky learns about life, romance and herself - a little - but many readers must feel a bit cheated in not having her given a story of her own as well. There is also a problem in that one of the strands of the story - a physically passionate love affair - has to be handled very allusively in a book sold to younger readers, though Pullman does an excellent job. For fans of the Ruritanian novel, the problem lies in Pullman's unwillingness to suspend the rules of history or psychology for the benefit of royalty - or for little states with good scenery. So readers need to be warned - put your preconceptions aside before you start. Having done that, you are in for a treat. The writing is skillful, the plotting masterly and the pace breakneck. Pullman's compassion for all his characters - including the unsympathetic ones - remains as persuasive as ever. He also plays fair with the reader - this is a very good story - not a lesson in historical morality. But it would be nice to have more about Becky - another book maybe, Mr Pullman? Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   22 of 23 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Pulllman Pulls it off again, 16 Aug 2003 By  John Mulholland "chocchunk" (Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: The Tin Princess (Point) (Paperback) Philip Pullman has managed to capture readers imagination through his fantastic works and this book is no exception. It has everything a reader could ever want great characters a gripping plot and delightful twists. After I read The Tiger In The Well I thought Pullman would never be able to top it but i was very wrong because once i started reading The Tin Princess I didn't want to stop. I would recommened reading The Ruby In The Smoke, The Shadow In The North and The Tiger In The Well first as they make up the Sally Lockhart Trilogy (They are all great) The Tin Princess is a spinoff from them so it would do well to check them out as well. Any one who is unsure wether or not to buy this book should buy it as it has something for every reader. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 25 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Philip Pullman Satisfied with product - Pullman is a fantastic writer to whom all children and adults should be introduced. Good service from supplier. Published 5 months ago by Rayna Vincent 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic This is not the genre of books that I usually read but I was hooked from the first page. The quality of Phillip Pullman's writing meant that I was instantly... Read more Published 13 months ago by Lisa Gatt 2.0 out of 5 stars I have to say I'm dissappointed with this one Before I start. I have to say the first three Sally Lockhart books (especially 2 and 3) were absolutly excellent (although I almost refused to read 3 after Phillip Pullmans choice... Read more Published 16 months ago by Ms. Rr Bryant 5.0 out of 5 stars A Ruritanian romance for modern readers And by "Modern Readers" I mean all those sillys who can't be bothered to try and keep up with old-fashioned prose because they are too desperate to get to the action. Read more Published on 21 Sep 2006 by George Eliot 1.0 out of 5 stars retarded This book was so darn stupid and boring. I have not read the trilogy, but I already know that its not worth reading. I don't see how it even got published. Read more Published on 22 Feb 2005 by mona 4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, but where's the ending?? I really enjoyed reading the previous 3 Sally Lockhart novels, and knew that this one didn't centre around her, and for the most of it, I really enjoyed the story. Read more Published on 10 Jan 2005 by Kate 4.0 out of 5 stars Tin Princess I have not read this book but bought it in audio format a few months ago.I also listened to the first three I found thrid a task to get through but it was great. Read more Published on 20 May 2004 by M. G. Hatfield 5.0 out of 5 stars The best book of the series!!! A master piece! Philip Pullman has brought together every aspect of Sally to give a spectacular read. From start to finish the book is packed with excitement and mystery. Read more Published on 7 April 2004 by daniel_rulez_2004 5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant The characters in this book are brilliant: Becky Winter, aged sixteen, talented, cheerful, poor, and yearning for adventure and romance, Jim Taylor, a consulting detective, vivid,... Read more Published on 18 April 2002 5.0 out of 5 stars Another Pullman classic, but Sally is out of the spotlight! This was supposed to be the sequal to The Tiger in the Well. That is a complete lie. Although The Tin Princess is a great book, it does not have much to do with Sally herself... Read more Published on 19 Mar 2002 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 25 customer reviews...

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