The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht
"The Tiger's Wife" by Téa Obreht is a multi-generational tale that follows a young doctor named Natalia as she navigates her way through the aftermath of her grandfather's death. As she tries to unravel the mystery surrounding his final days, Natalia reflects on her childhood memories of her grandfather and the stories he told her about a tiger that haunted his village. Along the way, she uncovers dark family secrets and learns about the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit. The novel explores themes of love, loss, identity, and the complexities of the human experience.
The 8213th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- Serbian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 338
- Words
- 86,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)