The Night Tiger

The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo is a captivating read that transports you into a world of mystery and folklore. Published in 2020 by Quercus Publishing, this book is a unique blend of historical fiction and magical realism. The story is set in 1930s colonial Malaya where a young boy named Ren is on a mission to find a man's missing finger and fulfill a dying wish. Interwoven with this narrative is the life of Ji Lin, an apprentice dressmaker who moonlights as a dancehall girl to pay off her mother's debts. When a series of unexplained deaths occur in their town, the two characters are drawn together in ways they could never have imagined. Yangsze Choo's writing is rich in detail and her characters are deeply complex. The Night Tiger is a book that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.