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.
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- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- Serbian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 336
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 1622nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
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- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)