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The Tiger Flu
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Book Brief
334
Novel • Fiction
Future Canada • Dystopian
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Larissa Lai’s The Tiger Flu, set in a dystopian 2145, two young women, Kiri and Kora, navigate a world devastated by a flu pandemic that primarily affects the male population. Kiri, a healer from the parthenogenetic Grist Village, and Kora, the granddaughter of a cloning company founder, discover Kora's regenerative abilities. Their journey leads them through conflict, societal collapse, and the fight for survival of their community. Descriptions of suffering and violence are present.
Mysterious
Dark
Fantastical
Challenging
Unnerving
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Review Roundup
The Tiger Flu by Larissa Lai is acclaimed for its inventive prose and rich world-building, offering an intricate blend of science fiction and feminist themes. Reviewers praise its originality and depth but note its complex narrative can be challenging. Some found the character development lacking, but the book's thought-provoking content and unique style are widely appreciated.
Who Should Read The Tiger Flu?
Fans of speculative fiction and dystopian narratives, akin to Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, will relish Larissa Lai's The Tiger Flu. It attracts those who appreciate feminist themes, queer perspectives, and deeply imaginative world-building, set in a near-future ravaged by pandemics and genetic engineering.
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Kirilow Groundsel
Kirilow Groundsel
A skilled doctor and groom from the Grist Village, Kirilow is responsible for maintaining the health of the Grist sisters. She is recognized for her knowledge of plant manipulation and creating herbal concoctions.
Madame Aurelia Dearborn
Madame Aurelia Dearborn
Leader of the Cordova School of Dancing Girls and a maternal figure to its students, Madame Dearborn is associated with the Grist Commune and its conservation of Grist culture.
Isabelle Chow
Isabelle Chow
An inventor and CEO of HöST Light Industries, Isabelle is known for her technology that alters the relationship between mind and body. She is a powerful figure in the Saltwater Flats.
Marcus Traskin
Marcus Traskin
The leader of the Pacific Pearl Parkade and commander of a group known as the tiger men. Marcus is known for having a scaled appearance that suggests wisdom.
Elzbieta Kruk
Elzbieta Kruk
The high priestess of the New Origins Archive, Elzbieta is associated with preserving biological material for future regeneration. She initially supports Kiri and Kora in some of their endeavors.
334
Novel • Fiction
Future Canada • Dystopian
2018
Adult
18+ years
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