by Tea Obreht. Natalia grows up with her grandfather in a Balkan country, visiting the zoo every week to feed the tiger. Her grandfather tells her the story of a young girl wedded to a lout in his childhood town. After feeding a wild tiger that has been terrorizing the village and the subsequent disappearance of her husband, the village decides she is the tiger’s wife. Beautiful writing, although not my personal favorite. Circuitous and sometimes vague — I guess I just like things that are more linear. But truly beautiful writing and some very memorable images and moments.
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