81 pages • 2 hours read
Yangsze ChooThe Night Tiger
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo, set in 1930s colonial-era Malaya, intertwines the lives of Ren, a house servant on a quest to reunite his deceased master's amputated finger with his body, and Ji Lin, a young woman entangled in a series of mysterious deaths and a forbidden romance, against a backdrop rich in mythology and historical intrigue. Topics present include violence and human limb amputation.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo is lauded for its immersive setting in 1930s colonial Malaysia, richly woven folklore, and multidimensional characters. The intertwining narratives of Ji Lin and Ren captivate readers, while some find the pacing uneven and the plot overly complex. Nonetheless, its atmospheric charm and compelling mystery largely triumph.
Who Should Read The Night Tiger?
Fans of magical realism and historical fiction will delight in The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo. Readers who enjoyed Life of Pi by Yann Martel and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern will find themselves captivated by this richly woven tale set in 1930s colonial Malaysia. The novel’s blend of mythology, mystery, and romance appeals to lovers of lyrical storytelling.