The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht
"The Tiger's Wife" is a captivating novel that weaves together the lives of a young doctor and her grandfather in war-torn Balkans. As the doctor embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind her grandfather's mysterious death, she unravels a tapestry of folklore, superstition, and family secrets. Through her exploration, she uncovers the extraordinary story of the tiger's wife, a woman believed to possess the power to communicate with animals. This beautifully written tale explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of storytelling.
The 6135th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- Serbian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 336
- Words
- 86,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 5th on The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)