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kell_xavi's review
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
My favourite since The Empress of Salt and Fortune. I’m fascinated by stories of non-human people, and here, by Vo’s attention to the ways that perspective, the teller and the listener, shape a story. The things that bridge difference are another subject here, with attraction, curiosity, and setting the record straight doing as much work as barter and diplomacy. These novellas offer a wealth of discovery around fictional, but somehow real, cultures, stories, and characters. Beautiful, wild, and deeply satisfying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
adeliepenguin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
sugarpop's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
thesearethebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
onetrooluff's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the atmosphere of this novelette (or whatever it is, technically), and I continue to love Chih. The tigers were amazing and terrifying and entertaining. There was a mammoth, and she and her rider were also awesome. All that said, it sounds like it should be five stars but I'm holding back because I still liked it a bit less than the first in the series.
borborygm's review
5.0
Vo's ability to create three dimensional characters and flesh out fascinating stories in so few words is remarkable. And each character easily could be my favorite. A delicious morsel.
devthedivine13's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Another fun outing in the Singing Hills cycle series that finds Chih facing down death in their own unique way. The two versions of the story being told bounce back and forth and highlight how perspective and cultural customs shape narratives even when the broader points are similar.
zaravive's review
5.0
I looooooove this series. The writing is spot on. I’m glad I finally got my hands on this.
I can confidently say that this is, currently, my favourite novella series.
I can confidently say that this is, currently, my favourite novella series.