When You Trap a Tiger was sweet and a little magical, with a compelling portrait of family history and intergenerational female relationships. It may have taken on a few too many issues, but the story cracked along at a good pace, with interesting folk along the way. And the ending was beautiful, with a few tears as a send off.
fighting words is a cleverly paced narrative revealing the explosion of Della and Suki’s world when their mother is sent to prison. 10 year old Della, colorfully narrates the traumatic journey she and older sister Suki have been forced into. Della heart-wrenchingly describes watching Suki steadily disappear. Suki slips from protector to wounded teen and you root for both girls' triumphant recovery. The realistic portrayal of a foster mother and a counselor provide a glimpse into supports that help survivors of abuse heal. It was a knockout, fighting words over When You Trap a Tiger.
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