Book Club Discussion Questions for 'The Night Tiger' by Yangsze Choo

Unlike any book you’ve ever read, The Night Tiger, transports readers to the jungles of Malaysia in this haunting and captivating tale. Never ones to shy away from a murder mystery, we were thrilled to give this one a read. It also makes for great book club material, so be sure to book mark this discussion guide! Spoilers ahead.

Discussion Guide

1. Ji Lin and Ren are both trying to solve a mystery. How are this characters similar and different in their approaches and circumstances?

2. How does Ji Lin defy the expectations set upon her as a woman in 1930’s Malaysia?

3. How would you describe the concept of a weretiger? How did this surreal/supernatural idea sit on the realistic backdrop of the novel?

4. Did Ji Lin’s feelings for her step brother come across as a romantic forbidden love? Did they make you uncomfortable?

5. Which characters were the Five Virtues of Confucius?

6. What role did colonialism play in this book? How did Choo portray the relationships between Malaysian, European, and Chinese characters and cultures?

7. Were you surprised by the reveal at the end of the book? Looking back, what were some of the primary clues? Were you happy with the end of the book?

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Cameron Bruns Ewing is the managing editor of Just Us Gals. She works in Sales at HubSpot while also pursuing a degree in environmental sustainability from University College Dublin.

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