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a_lunae's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
cyberyog's review against another edition
4.0
I think I would like these better if Chih was allowed to have some sort of arc but I suppose the author is committed to the concept of the books being readable in any order
mkgunn18's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sneaky_snake22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Another beautiful tale of love, storytelling, and an exploration on how stories change depending on who tells it.
grandtheftautumn's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
Truly I love the narrative framing of this novella. Listening to one side of a story only for the tigers to interrupt and tell their own version is such a fun device. I love insane lesbians. I love literal predatory lesbians. The tigers are so fun as characters and I would listen to them tell stories for the next forever.
thegreatworkbegins's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the battle of wills and the contrasting versions of events in this.
beaconatnight's review against another edition
5.0
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain was just as enchanting as its predecessor. Maybe even more so, as the incredibly subtle and nuanced – if not to say twisted – way it depicts love and sexuality makes for an even more enticing read.
The story is full of danger, betrayal, and reluctance to help a fellow person. Musings on different versions of the same tale by very different interpreters makes their fate even less certain. Yet, there is something about Nghi Vo's that makes you feel all warm and secure. There is emotional depth and ambiguity to every encounter and I'm sure the novel would fully unfold its depth only on when you really slow down and relish the experience on multiple rereads.
Quite literally a most fabulous world.
Rating: 5/5
The story is full of danger, betrayal, and reluctance to help a fellow person. Musings on different versions of the same tale by very different interpreters makes their fate even less certain. Yet, there is something about Nghi Vo's that makes you feel all warm and secure. There is emotional depth and ambiguity to every encounter and I'm sure the novel would fully unfold its depth only on when you really slow down and relish the experience on multiple rereads.
Quite literally a most fabulous world.
Rating: 5/5
naru11's review against another edition
4.0
It was nice to revisit the world of the cleric! The concepts and world building are so intriguing and rich. Such great writing overall!
jennareadsthings's review against another edition
4.0
This was beautiful writing. Love the mythology.
rach_ann's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0