Tracy's Tiger

[Tracy's Tiger]
Year: 
1951
Type: 
Public: 
Publisher: 
Doubleday
Year of publication: 
1951
Pages: 
143
Moral assessment: 
Type: Literature
Nothing inappropriate.
Some morally inappropriate content.
Contains significant sections contrary to faith or morals.
Contains some lurid passages, or presents a general ideological framework that could confuse those without much Christian formation.
Contains several lurid passages, or presents an ideological framework that is contrary or foreign to Christian values.
Explicitly contradicts Catholic faith or morals, or is directed against the Church and its institutions.
Literary quality: 
Recommendable: 
Transmits values: 
Sexual content: 
Violent content: 
Vulgar or obscene language: 
Ideas that contradict Church teaching: 
The rating of the different categories comes from the opinion of Delibris' collaborators

Thomas Tracy had a very special friend: a tiger that only he could see… although it was actually a black panther. This mysterious companion followed him everywhere, as if it were part of his imagination. One day, Thomas falls in love with a girl who seems straight out of a dream, but things don’t go as he expected, and he decides to leave. Years later, when he returns to New York, he discovers something surprising that completely changes his way of seeing the world.

In this short but intense story, William Saroyan blends reality and fantasy to speak to us about love, imagination, and the importance of believing in what we feel—even when no one else understands it. It’s a novel that reads quickly but lingers in the mind long after.

With a very original style, Saroyan creates a kind of modern tale full of emotion, adventure, and a touch of magic. Perfect for those who enjoy unique stories, with one-of-a-kind characters and a deep message.

Author: Enrique Cabrera, Spain
Update on: Jun 2025