Man Tiger
Recommended by Dee Lestari, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #3 in Indonesia
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 all particulars except that he conceals within himself a supernatural 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 unraveled as events progress toward a heartbreaking revelation.
Lyrical and bawdy, experimental and political, this extraordinary novel announces the arrival of a... more
Lyrical and bawdy, experimental and political, this extraordinary novel announces the arrival of a... more
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Dee Lestari Eka’s writing has a distinct, masculine voice. I admire his seriousness in crafting his story. This book depicts familiar facets of Indonesia, and yet those facets can be totally unique for an international audience. (Source)
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