Man Tiger
Man Tiger
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Indonesia • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Man Tiger by Eka Kurniawan is a novel centered on a young man named Margio, who possesses a supernatural ability connected to a mythical tiger. Set in a small Indonesian village, the story explores themes of family, community, and the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of mystical realism.
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Melancholic
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Eka Kurniawan's Man Tiger combines magical realism with a murder mystery, set in an Indonesian village. Critics praise its lush prose and vivid storytelling, highlighting Kurniawan's skillful blending of folklore and reality. Some note its non-linear narrative can be challenging, but many find this approach enriches the tale's depth and originality.
Who Should Read Man Tiger?
Readers who savor lush language and magical realism will enjoy Man Tiger. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore will find similar themes of folklore, mystery, and complex characters in a richly woven Indonesian backdrop.
7,083 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Indonesia • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
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