The Glass Palace
by Amitav Ghosh
The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 16.5K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 486 pages.
About The Glass Palace
Set in Burma during the British invasion of 1885, this masterly novel by Amitav Ghosh tells the story of Rajkumar, a poor boy lifted on the tides of political and social chaos, who goes on to create an empire in the Burmese teak forest. When soldiers force the royal family out of the Glass Palace and into exile, Rajkumar befriends Dolly, a young woman in the court of the Burmese Queen, whose love will shape his life. He cannot forget her, and years later, as a rich man, he goes in search of her. The struggles that have made Burma, India, and Malaya the places they are today are illuminated in this wonderful novel by the writer Chitra Divakaruni calls “a master storyteller.”
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Amitav Ghosh |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 486 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Travel |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,535 |
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What genre is The Glass Palace?
The Glass Palace is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Travel. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Glass Palace worth reading?
Based on 16.5K reader ratings, The Glass Palace has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Glass Palace?
The Glass Palace has 486 pages.
Who wrote The Glass Palace?
The Glass Palace was written by Amitav Ghosh. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for The Glass Palace?
The ISBN-13 for The Glass Palace is 9780375758780.0.
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