 First edition cover | |
| Author | Yangsze Choo |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Yangsze Choo |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel, historical fiction, magical realism |
| Set in | Perak, British Malaya, 1931 |
| Publisher | Flatiron Books |
Publication date | 2019 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print: hardback |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 9781250175458 |
| OCLC | 1031551009 |
| 823.92 | |
| LC Class | PS3603.H664 N54 |
| Preceded by | The Ghost Bride |
The Night Tiger: A Novel is a 2019 novel by Malaysian author Yangsze Choo, written in English.[1][2][3]
Choo took almost four years to write the book, including visiting the setting of the novel to ensure historical accuracy.[4]
Settings of The Night Tiger within Malaya
In 2022, The Night Tiger was included on the Big Jubilee Read, a list of 70 books by Commonwealth authors produced to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
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- ^ Smith, Teresa (4 May 2019). "Book Review: The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo". Theresa Smith Writes. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Low, Samantha (7 May 2021). "10 Questions With Yangsze Choo, Author of 'The Night Tiger'". Tokyo Weekender. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Kamal, Intan Maizura Ahmad (7 November 2021). "History and hantu are the ingredients behind Malaysian master storyteller, Yangsze Choo's recipe for literary success!". New Straits Times. Retrieved 5 May 2022.