A review by 2treads
Ninetails: Nine Tales by Sally Wen Mao

challenging dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A solid collection of stories. I liked that Mao used the elements that are associated with kitsune or gumiho in different ways in these stories. As much as we got a folkloric take on the history of fox spirits, the way she weaved this into her stories of immigration, racism, and sexual assault added another layer of complexity and weight.
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