Reviews

When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo

georgiakey's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

abbiemeldrum's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

happytaxday's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Two sides to every story.

booksborrowed's review against another edition

adventurous relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The cleric, a scout, and her mammoth find themselves trapped by three  hungry tiger sisters. Chih decides to tell a story of the Tigers' ancestors and, in turn, discovers the story being fixed. 

I very much enjoy a short story, and Nghi Vo does not disappoint. The ability to create multiple intricate tales within the novella is astounding. There are so many small details to get lost in that I felt as though I was with Chih myself. 

gabthebookworm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Blood

Moderate: Animal death

ezribex's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

jesshaleth's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

snakem's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

lessa_riel's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.75

therevallison's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Another excellent story focused on the cleric Chih.

I loved the back and forth story-telling between them and the tigers. The only reason it's not a five star line "The Empress of Salt and Fortune" is I felt like the set-up/frame for the story was a little too short/hurried. 

Can't wait to read the next one.