Man Tiger by Eka Kurniawan

172 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

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 fem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 448 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
sad 51%
emotional 48%
mysterious 48%
reflective 41%
tense 39%
challenging 14%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 36%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 45% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 27% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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