The Hunter
The Hunter
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Action & AdventureTasmania • Contemporary
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Science & Nature•
World History2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Hunter by Julia Leigh, an anonymous hunter is hired by a biotech company to track and capture the last Tasmanian tiger. Set in the remote wilderness of Tasmania, the story explores the hunter's solitary journey, interactions with locals, and the moral complexities of his mission.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
1,478 ratings
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Review Roundup
Julia Leigh's The Hunter is praised for its evocative prose and atmospheric setting, capturing the Tasmanian wilderness's haunting beauty. The narrative's tension and the protagonist's psychological depth engage readers. Criticisms include a sometimes slow pace and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, the novel is a compelling exploration of survival and obsession.
Who Should Read The Hunter?
A reader who enjoys The Hunter by Julia Leigh would likely appreciate atmospheric, introspective narratives with themes of isolation and nature. Fans of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road or Peter Heller’s The Dog Stars would enjoy this haunting and philosophical exploration of man’s relationship with the wild.
1,478 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
170
Novel • Fiction
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Action & AdventureTasmania • Contemporary
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Science & Nature•
World History2001
Adult
18+ years
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