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Intricate narrative set in India's Sundarbans.
"The Hungry Tide" whisks you away to the enigmatic Sundarbans, a maze of tiny islands in Eastern India, where the lives of outsiders and locals intertwine amidst the treacherous tides. Amitav Ghosh's storytelling is immersive, weaving together the struggle for survival, the rich tapestry of the region’s history, and the complexities of human and animal life. This novel is perfect if you revel in layered stories that mix personal drama with larger environmental and cultural dynamics.
- Kiriyama Prize Nominee for Fiction (2006)
- Crossword Book Award for Fiction (2004)
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.
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ISBN: 9780007202980
Authors:
Amitav Ghosh
Publisher: Harper Collins
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 19965 readers)
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Set in the Sundarbans of the Bay of Bengal, The Hungry Tide follows the intertwined lives of scientists, a translator, and local residents as they navigate a fragile mangrove ecosystem, confronting the tensions between conservation, memory, and myth. A wealthy Scotsman attempts to establish a utopian community in this perilous landscape, prompting reflection on the clash between civilization and nature.
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Intricate narrative set in India's Sundarbans.
"The Hungry Tide" whisks you away to the enigmatic Sundarbans, a maze of tiny islands in Eastern India, where the lives of outsiders and locals intertwine amidst the treacherous tides. Amitav Ghosh's storytelling is immersive, weaving together the struggle for survival, the rich tapestry of the region’s history, and the complexities of human and animal life. This novel is perfect if you revel in layered stories that mix personal drama with larger environmental and cultural dynamics.
- Kiriyama Prize Nominee for Fiction (2006)
- Crossword Book Award for Fiction (2004)
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.
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