Resenhas - The Fox Wife

moabusson 11/05/2024

The feeling of emptiness repeats itself.
I think the first time I read a Yangsze Choo novel was in 2017, when I was going through a hard time and read "The Ghost Bride". I don't know if I can define the feeling of emptiness I had at the exact moment I finished reading, but it felt like I had received something incredible and then it was taken away from me. Years after she released "The Night Tiger"... I was so happy and the feeling when I finished reading it was the same as the first novel. lol

What I mean is that she really has a way with words, if that can be considered a compliment for such an incredible writer.
"The Fox Wife" is an engaging story, with captivating characters that make you interested in each of their personal stories. Tagtaa is like a kind of enlightened being just for being a good person (and so strong), Bao too and is so intelligent (and ends up becoming a kind of friend to the sensitive reader throughout the story)... Xue'er (our dear White or 'Ah San') is the main character. This is kind of an obvious thing to say, but even if it weren't clear, such a layered and interesting character would be the main character even if she wasn't.
I could write about all the characters, even the ones with the briefest appearances (like the young girl in the brothel) because they are all so important to the construction of this fascinating story!
This novel is another one that I highly recommend with my eyes closed to anyone looking for a magnificent fantasy world, a great detective story and a dense layer of human (and fox) feelings.

Maybe lightning doesn't strike the same place twice, but Yangsze Choo can definitely strike three times when publishing her novels.

Dandi 26/02/2024

Gostei muito do livro!
Tem uma cultura diferente bem contada, tem personagens com que se identifica e torce, e que não são unidimensionais, muito bom!