Description

In a Balkan village haunted by war and superstition, a young doctor grapples with the unexplained death of her grandfather, a man who ventured into the wilderness seeking a mythical figure. Driven by grief and a need for answers, she embarks on her own quest, piecing together fragmented stories and legends that blur the lines between reality and folklore. Her journey becomes a profound exploration of loss, memory, and the enduring power of myth in a land scarred by conflict. This debut novel weaves a captivating narrative of love, death, and the search for immortality.

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paperback

Random House Incorporated

Published Jan 1, 2011

354 pages

ISBN: 9780385343831

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Details

First Published

2011

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht.

War/Trauma
Death/Grief