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Eka Kurniawan weaves supernatural fable with suspenseful mystery in this taut, elegant and magical novel. Translated by Labodalih Sembiring.
A wry, affecting tale set in a small town on the Indonesian coast, Man Tiger tells the story of two interlinked and tormented families, and of Margio, a young man ordinary in every way except one: he conceals within himself a female white tiger. The inequities and betrayals of family life coalesce around and torment this magical being. An explosive act of violence follows, and its mysterious cause is unravelled as events progress towards a heart-breaking revelation.
"The lack of evident motive and suspense do not detract from the tension of this well-constructed novel. The rhythm may feel slow, even repetitive sometimes... but the unravelling of the complex psychology of the characters and the relationships between them is so spellbinding that it keeps the reader engaged until the final chapter." - Louise Darblay, Art Review
Eka Kurniawan is the author of two novels. He has published two collections of short stories and a critical appreciation of Pramoedya Ananta Toer. He has also written movie scripts and a graphic novel. He studied philosophy at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, and lives in Jakarta.
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