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The Night Tiger

By: Yangsze Choo
Narrated by: Yangsze Choo
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The New York Times bestseller

They say a tiger that devours too many humans can take the form of a man and walk among us... 

In 1930s colonial Malaya, a dissolute British doctor receives a surprise gift of an eleven-year-old Chinese houseboy. Sent as a bequest from an old friend, young Ren has a mission: to find his dead master's severed finger and reunite it with his body. Ren has forty-nine days, or else his master's soul will roam the earth forever. 

Ji Lin, an apprentice dressmaker, moonlights as a dancehall girl to pay her mother's debts. One night, Ji Lin's dance partner leaves her with a gruesome souvenir that leads her on a crooked, dark trail. 

As time runs out for Ren's mission, a series of unexplained deaths occur amid rumours of tigers who turn into men. In their journey to keep a promise and discover the truth, Ren and Ji Lin's paths will cross in ways they will never forget.

Captivating and lushly written, The Night Tiger explores the rich world of servants and masters, ancient superstition and modern ambition, sibling rivalry and unexpected love. Woven through with Chinese folklore and a tantalizing mystery, this novel is a story of the highest order.

©2019 Yangsze Choo (P)2019 Macmillan Audio 20th Century Asia Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism Romance Fantasy Heartfelt Magic China

Critic reviews

"The two main characters will captivate you as their paths are destined to cross...you won't be able to put this one down!" (Reese Witherspoon)

"I was willingly propelled into a fascinating and exotic world." (Daily Mail)

"An exuberant medley of magic, romance and weirdness." (The Times)
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Just a little long but worth it was it's a beautiful story and so well read by the author

Beautiful

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There's nothing this book doesn't have; it is a long, long time since I've enjoyed a story so much.

Outstanding

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A safe average book. Finished it more because I don't like having unfinished books in my library. I think the book would have been more enjoyable as an actual read and not an Audible 'read'.
Wasn't a fan of the edit. Felt rushed. No soon as one chapter had finished then it was onto the next without a slight pause.

Should be a star rating for the edit.

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The story was very interesting and quite suspenseful. However, I thought the ending did not live up to the rest of the story. I felt a lot of ends were left loose and somehow the ending seemed rushed and inconsistent with tone of the remainder of the book.

Interesting story but ending a bit disappointing

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This is a charming mystery set in 1931 Malaya. It follows the struggle of Ji Lin,Ren and Shin as they attempt to deal with an amputated finger. Along the way there is the occasional murder and visit to the netherworld. The main characters are delightful company and give clear explanations of the old Malay traditions and superstitions which are intriguing and highlight where the Night Tiger stories come from. It’s beautifully narrated by Yangtze Choo herself. At first I was startled by her aristocratic “cut glass” accent. But it quickly grew on me and her transfer to Tamil and other eastern languages was very effective. I can’t believe that the book narration could be bettered! A Very well spent credit. Treat yourself to a trip to old
Malaya, you won’t be disappointed.

Loved it.

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