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The Hungry Tide
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 »
ISBN-13: 9780618711666
ISBN-10: 061871166X
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 352
Edition: Reprint
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3 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Mariner Books
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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