How did Téa Obreht decide to weave myth into a historical setting?
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The Tiger's Wife

The Tiger's Wife
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How did Téa Obreht decide to weave myth into a historical setting?
Did anyone else feel the story's pacing slowed down in the middle — was that intentional?
What do you think the tiger metaphor represents in the story?