
#180 in Fantasy
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain
- 83
- Pages
- about 1.5 h
- Reading time
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About the book
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain is a 2020 fantasy novella by Nghi Vo. It is the second novella in the Singing Hills Cycle, serving as a standalone sequel to The Empress of Salt and Fortune (2020).
Reading order · The Singing Hills Cycle
Full order & progress →- The Empress of Salt and FortuneStart here
8.08.0 / 10 - When the Tiger Came Down the MountainThis book
8.28.2 / 10 - Into the RiverlandsInto the Riverlands–Not ranked yet
- Mammoths at the GatesMammoths at the Gates–Not ranked yet
- The Brides of High HillThe Brides of High Hill–Not ranked yet
- A Mouthful of DustA Mouthful of Dust–Not ranked yet
- A Long and Speaking SilenceA Long and Speaking Silence–Not ranked yet
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 210 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 53% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.6 | 7 | 3% |
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 203 | 97% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“ “When you love a thing too much, it is a special kind of pain to show it to others and to see that it is lacking.”Actual rating: 3.5 ⭐️What a thoroughly enjoyable read this novella was.I had my reservations, I'm not gonna lie. As a matter of fact, I was not the biggest fan of [b:The Empress of Salt and Fortune 51190882 The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle, #1) Nghi Vo https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1565188992l/51190882.SX50_SY75.jpg 71836130] as I thought it was choppy and confusing. However, I…”
Frequently asked
What is When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 210 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 210 ratings, which puts it ahead of 10 % of the Fantasy shelf.
How long does it take to read When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain?
About 1.5 hours at an average reading pace — 83 pages.
Where does When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain rank?
#180 in Fantasy on the current snapshot.
Which volume of the series is When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain?
Volume 2 of 7 in The Singing Hills Cycle. The full reading order is one tap away above.
How long is When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain?
It has 83 pages — shorter than 97% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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