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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
I was taken aback by how much I enjoyed The Empress of Salt and Fortune. And while the element of surprise might’ve worn off, When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain was still a great read.
These novellas are at their core about the nature of stories and storytelling. In When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain the focus is on how stories vary depending on who tells them; how different cultures, traditions and experiences lead to different interpretations.
I really liked how Nghi Vo managed to show this by changing up the structure of her writing; having two conflicting storytellers rather than one cohesive one.
It might not have been as spellbinding as the first, but this unique story about the sapphic romance between a tiger and her human-lover undoubtedly carved itself a place in my heart.
I can’t wait for the next one!
These novellas are at their core about the nature of stories and storytelling. In When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain the focus is on how stories vary depending on who tells them; how different cultures, traditions and experiences lead to different interpretations.
I really liked how Nghi Vo managed to show this by changing up the structure of her writing; having two conflicting storytellers rather than one cohesive one.
It might not have been as spellbinding as the first, but this unique story about the sapphic romance between a tiger and her human-lover undoubtedly carved itself a place in my heart.
I can’t wait for the next one!
slow-paced
I so enjoy the writing and the world built here - Scheherazade tales to placate shapeshifting tigers, and mammoths to boot.
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
i was honestly a little confused?? im sure this would be a 4 star upon reread but it wasn’t quite as enthralling as the first installment in this series. the writing still feels like magic in a bottle. one of the most skilled writers i have ever had the honor of experiencing.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4 stars. This was much, much better than book one. I genuinely enjoyed this one. It was sweeping, engaging, and I loved the love story about the tiger and her lover. I thought that was all so well done. I really liked Chih and their adventure. This was a really fun time and I’m glad that there are going to be more books in this series. I’m excited to see what happens next.
Beautiful storytelling, clever, and unashamed nature of tigers, women, and the world