The Hungry Tide
by Amitav Ghosh
The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 9.7K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 333 pages.
About The Hungry Tide
Off the easternmost corner of India, in the Bay of Bengal, lies the immense labyrinth of tiny islands known as the Sundarbans, where settlers live in fear of drowning tides and man-eating tigers. Piya Roy, a young American marine biologist of Indian descent, arrives in this lush, treacherous landscape in search of a rare species of river dolphin and enlists the aid of a local fisherman and a translator. Together the three of them launch into the elaborate backwaters, drawn unawares into the powerful political undercurrents of this isolated corner of the world that exact a personal toll as fierce as the tides.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Amitav Ghosh |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 333 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,722 |
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What genre is The Hungry Tide?
The Hungry Tide is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Hungry Tide worth reading?
Based on 9.7K reader ratings, The Hungry Tide has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Hungry Tide?
The Hungry Tide has 333 pages.
Who wrote The Hungry Tide?
The Hungry Tide was written by Amitav Ghosh. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for The Hungry Tide?
The ISBN-13 for The Hungry Tide is 9780618711670.0.
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