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Understanding The Tiger Flu: A Guide to Larissa Lai’s Visionary Novel

"The Tiger Flu is a landmark 2018 speculative fiction novel by Canadian author Larissa Lai. Set in a post-apocalyptic 2145, it chronicles the intersection of two young women’s lives—Kirilow and Kora—as they navigate a world decimated by a mysterious pandemic, corporate exploitation, and the collapse of traditional biological and technological boundaries. Published at a time when speculative fiction was increasingly grappling with climate change and viral threats, The Tiger Flu quickly ascended to critical prominence. It was shortlisted for the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize and won the Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction. In 2026, the nove..."

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