The Hunter

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Hunt for elusive Tasmanian tiger.

The Hunter takes the reader on a haunting journey through Tasmania's wilderness to follow the story of a man's obsessive quest to find the last thylacine. The book explores themes of grief and the disconnectedness between humans and nature. The story is told in exceptionally clear and elegant prose by Julia Leigh. A great read for anyone interested in wildlife, especially the Tasmanian tiger, or for those who enjoy literary fiction with a touch of mystery.

  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2000)
  • John Llewellyn Rhys Prize Nominee (2000)
  • Betty Trask Award (2000)
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The Hunter

Regular price $10.49
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ISBN: 9780571200191
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $19.65
Authors: Julia Leigh
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.52
(rated by 1263 readers)

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An unnamed man arrives in a small community with only one purpose in mind: hunting the Tasmanian tiger. The Thylacine, creature of fable and fear, is thought still to be found out there in the wilderness, and this man must find it. In richly crafted prose, first-time novelist Julia Leigh creates an unforgettable picture of a damp, dangerous landscape and a man obsessed by an almost mythical creature.
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Hunt for elusive Tasmanian tiger.

The Hunter takes the reader on a haunting journey through Tasmania's wilderness to follow the story of a man's obsessive quest to find the last thylacine. The book explores themes of grief and the disconnectedness between humans and nature. The story is told in exceptionally clear and elegant prose by Julia Leigh. A great read for anyone interested in wildlife, especially the Tasmanian tiger, or for those who enjoy literary fiction with a touch of mystery.

  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2000)
  • John Llewellyn Rhys Prize Nominee (2000)
  • Betty Trask Award (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.