Set in nowhere, Monsoon Tiger and Other Stories tells the tale of loneliness and love. "There is no doubt as to the depth and breadth of Rain Chudori’s literary gift. Not only does she have an ear for the music of language, but she also writes with then imbleness, maturity and emotional acuity of someone way beyond her years. Packed with wit, irony and wisdom, her stories simply glitter." – Laksmi Pamuntjak