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Literary Fiction· Serbia

The Tiger's Wife

by Téa Obreht
Aggregate Editorial Score85/100
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Published 2011361 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Published in 2011, The Tiger's Wife established Téa Obreht as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A young Serbian doctor tries to piece together the mystery of her grandfather's final journey, interweaving his wartime past with folk tales about a deathless man and a tiger's wife. Obreht's Orange Prize-winning debut is a stunning blend of realism and magical folklore. Themes of myth, Balkans, war run through the work. The book has received recognition from Women's Prize for Fiction 2011.

Awards & Recognition

Women's Prize for Fiction
winner · global
201185
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About the Author
Téa Obreht
Serbia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tiger's Wife about?

A young Serbian doctor tries to piece together the mystery of her grandfather's final journey, interweaving his wartime past with folk tales about a deathless man and a tiger's wife. Obreht's Orange Prize-winning debut is a stunning blend of realism and magical folklore.

Who wrote The Tiger's Wife?

The Tiger's Wife was written by Téa Obreht, from Serbia. First published in 2011.

What awards has The Tiger's Wife won?

The Tiger's Wife has received the following awards and honours: Women's Prize for Fiction 2011.

Is The Tiger's Wife worth reading?

The Tiger's Wife is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 85/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in myth, Balkans, war.