The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht

Published on January 12, 2026
ENGLISH BOOKSHOP
Amsterdam
 
Bookclub Review
 
 
 
The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht divided the group. In general, readers felt the book was somewhat fragmented and did not fully hold together as a cohesive whole. Some thought it might have worked better as a short story, while others really enjoyed its use of magical realism. Comparisons were made to Life of Pi; readers who enjoyed Life of Pi may also enjoy this book.
 
Book rating 31/2 of 5
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