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The Hungry Tide
The Hungry Tide
Author: Amitav Ghosh
Amitav Ghosh has discovered another new territory, summoning a singular, fascinating place, another world, from its history and myth and bringing it to life. Yet 'The Hungry Tide' also explores another and far more unknowable jungle: the human spirit. It is a novel that asks at every turn: what man can take the true measure of another. This is a...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780007141784
ISBN-10: 0007141785
Publication Date: 5/3/2005
Pages: 400
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Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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A cetologist visits India to dtudy the river dolphins. Here she develops relationships with several of the locals. An interesting view of the life, history and geography of India
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I enjoyed the descriptive story telling and the way that the lives of the characters intersect and come together through the story. Easy to read and engrossing, I was a bit put off by the somewhat tidy ending.


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