Equal parts detective story, folktale, and family saga, the highly anticipated latest novel by Choo... will appeal to fans of diverse, imaginative literary fiction, historical mysteries like Nilima Rao’s A Disappearance in Fiji (2023), and fantasy like Marlon James’ Dark Star trilogy.
Snow and Bao are both memorable characters, and the author has no difficulty making them believable in this rich setting. Part love story, part adventure, and part mystery, The Fox Wife is an enjoyable excursion into the beliefs and life in the China of 120 years ago.
A fitting follow up to Choo’s previous novels ... The voices are compelling; the secrets are rich. When the two tales begin to overlap and the gaps fill in, the surprise is worth the wait.
