One Day as a Tiger: A Novel

by Anne Haverty

Martin Hawkins, a brilliant young historian, turns his back on his academic career and returns home to the family sheep farm. It is here that Missy, a sheep that has been "improved" with the introduction of human genes, begins to make a significant impact on his imagination.

Genres: Fiction, Read For College

272 pages, Paperback

First published February 26, 1998

Reviews

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable and interesting read. The novel traces the themes of love, loss, and destruction. The lead character, Marty, leaves his job as a professor in Dublin and returns to the family farm. At the farm, Marty becomes infatuated with Etti, his brother's wife. Meanwhile, Marty adopts a genetically engineered sheep who was created with a mixture of human and sheep genes. A wonderful cast of rural characters circulates in the background as the tension between Marty and Etti builds. The pace of the book quickens throughout, all the way to the final resolution. I can't remember where I heard about this little book, but I'm glad someone recommended it to me. It deserves a wider readership.

[Gillian Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book, it is beautifully written, the descriptions are extravagant and it closes with an endless sadness.

[Marsha Valance · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mutant sheep aids the healing process of a grieving student who returns to his Irish village after his parents’ death.

[Kathy Buys · Rating 4 out of 5]

An unusual story - original and compelling. A truly sad story for so many reasons.