![]() ![]() ![]() While on the job, a salesman dancing with her gives her a strange item–a small jar with a finger in it. The Night Tiger is the story of Ji Lin, a young woman working part time in secret in a dance hall in order to help pay off her mother’s mahjong debts. There were bits of mysterious magical realism that reminded me of Allende, and the gorgeous writing and sweeping plot that reminded me at times of Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko. ![]() As a fan of both authors, I found myself drawing certain comparisons to both throughout the novel. The blurb on the back of the book describes it as “an utterly transporting novel set in 1930s colonial Malasia, perfect for fans of Isabel Allende and Min Jin Lee.” I’d absolutely agree with this assessment. I received an advance copy for review and a giveaway from my friends over at Flatiron Books and I couldn’t be happier about it. I guess I’ll start with this - I loved it. I’ve been staring at my screen for a good five minutes now, wondering where to begin with a review of this book. Genre: Literary Fiction/Historical Fiction ![]()
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