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The Hungry Tide

The Hungry Tide

A Novel
Contemporary LiteratureLiterary Fiction
Pages
352
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

In the remote Sundarbans, an archipelago where life is dictated by the tides and the ever-present danger of tigers, two strangers from vastly different backgrounds find their lives intertwined. Their meeting in this unique and perilous landscape leads to unexpected and ultimately tragic outcomes.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AtmosphericTenseMelancholicThought-Provoking
Fish Out of WaterSurvival

Genres

Contemporary Literature Literary Fiction Nature Fantasy

About the author

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Amitav Ghosh

Amitav Ghosh is an Indian author who writes historical fiction and non-fiction about the environment and migration. He is best known for books like The Hungry Tide and the Ibis Trilogy. His work often examines how global history and climate change affect people across South Asia.

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