Tiger Eyes

by Judy Blume
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Good Books rating 4.17
Young Adult (YA)
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  • ID: 6377
  • Added: 2025-11-14
  • Updated: 2025-12-13
  • ISBN: 9781481413879
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2014-04-29
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4

Davey Wexler's life is forever changed when her father is killed in a holdup. To escape the haunting memories, her mother relocates the family to Los Alamos. Davey, consumed by fear and anger, finds herself frozen in time until she encounters Wolf, an enigmatic older boy who seems to understand her better than anyone else. /n/n As Davey navigates her new surroundings and the complexities of her emotions, Wolf becomes a guiding light, helping her see the world through different eyes. Together, they embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery, learning to embrace life's challenges and find strength in unexpected places.

Reviews
Goodreads · 2025-12-08
complex 4.00

The novel packs a lot into its narrative, covering themes of death, family dynamics, and friendship. The reviewer appreciated the depth and complexity of the story.

The reviewer noted that the novel covers a wide range of themes, including death, family dynamics, and friendship. They appreciated how the author managed to pack so much into the story without overwhelming the reader. The reviewer found the exploration of these themes to be both deep and complex, making the story a rich and engaging read. The narrative's ability to tackle such heavy topics with nuance was particularly praised.

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    Judy Blume packs a lot into this novel.

    She also touches on family dynamics, depression, friendship, alcoholism.

    The exploration of these themes is both deep and complex.

Kelly Vincent · Kelly Vincent · 2018-09-09
enjoyable 4.00

Despite some caveats, the story is enjoyable with a sympathetic protagonist. The narrative effectively portrays Davey's journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Kelly Vincent enjoyed the story overall, noting that it has some caveats but remains engaging. They found Davey to be a sympathetic character, and the narrative effectively portrays her journey of self-discovery and resilience. The reviewer appreciated the emotional depth and the way Davey stands up for herself, making the story compelling and relatable.

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    With those caveats, I can honestly say I really enjoyed the story.

    Davey's a really sympathetic character and we see her standing up for herself.

    The narrative effectively portrays Davey's journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Feeling Fictional · 2014-07-20
beautiful 4.50

The story is beautiful and timeless, likely to remain relevant for years to come. It captures the essence of dealing with loss and finding oneself.

The reviewer found the story to be deeply moving and beautifully written. They appreciated the timeless themes of loss, grief, and self-discovery. The character development, particularly of Davey, was praised for its authenticity and emotional depth. The reviewer believes this book will continue to resonate with readers for many years.

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    It's a beautiful story and one that I'm sure will still be relevant in another 30 years.

    The character development is authentic and emotionally deep.

    The themes of loss and self-discovery are timeless.

Clear Eyes, Full Shelves · 2013-02-14
poignant 4.20

The book is a poignant exploration of grief and healing. The protagonist's journey is both heartbreaking and inspiring, making it a memorable read.

The reviewer found the book to be a poignant exploration of grief and healing. They appreciated the raw emotional depth and the way the protagonist's journey is both heartbreaking and inspiring. The reviewer noted that the book deals with heavy themes but handles them with sensitivity and authenticity, making it a memorable read. The setting and character development were particularly praised.

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    It's about a Davey, a teen girl whose normal, happy life is shattered following the tragic death of her father.

    The book deals with heavy themes but handles them with sensitivity and authenticity.

    The setting and character development were particularly praised.

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