The Hungry Tide Author:Amitav Ghosh A novel of adventure and romance set in the exotic Sundarbans -- treacherous islands in the Bay of Bengal where isolated inhabitants live in fear of drowning tides and man-eating tigers. — A headstrong young American arrives in this lush landscape to study a rare species of river dolphin. She enlists the aid of a local fisherman and a translator,... more » and soon their fates on the waterways will be determined by the forces of nature and human folly.« less
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
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.