54 pages • 1 hour read
Larissa LaiThe Tiger Flu
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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.