A review by boxcar
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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

4.5

Very nice quick read. Love a story about telling stories—arabian nights esque in how the story needs to be good enough or the storyteller is as good as dead. Love the setting, the fantasy, the animals and spirits, and the concept of a cleric who records stories. good second entry into a series!