The Hungry Tide Audiobook

" Great story teller, elegant prose, another fabulous anglo-Indian writer, plus learning about remote places - not the usual India - the Sundabar islands in this case. I've loved all his books. "

" "Words are like the wind that blows above the river...." (or something along those lines....) "

" The characters run headlong into their destiny. Fateful. "

" This is incidentally my first Amitav Ghosh read. There are few books which have the power to change you from the inside, make you a better individual. The Hungry Tide is definitely one of them. "

" I read this book right after visiting Sunderbans and I could bring to life some of the characters portrayed in this novel. A good book if you want to explore the mystery of Sunderbans "

" A very good read even if the heroine was just a little bit improbable in her willingness to go off hunting dolphins with a set of doubtful characters who she had only just met. However the description of the \Sundarbans was fantastic - definitely on my visiting list. "

" Absolutely terrific! A slow but meticulous read into the pitiful lives of the poor Bengali people living in the devastating Sunderbans swampland and their deep knowledge of its marine life. "

" Ghosh is simply a fantastic writer and storyteller. As a reader, it feels like I'm floating on a catching melody from page to page. "

" One of my favorite reads in the past few years. Made me feel like I was there in this flooded land, such a talented writer and a really great story. "

" Loved the description of the tidal islands and how the author relates the environment to politics and the human condition. "

" This is making me add Sundarbans to list of places I'd like to visit. "

" The quality of writing is mixed, but the story and atmosphere drew me in. On balance four stars "

" One of my favourite books "

" Fantastic, exciting and romantic story. "

" Fascinating story, great writing! "

" A book to remember. The setting is so beautiful and evocative(the sundabans) it really adds to the feel of the book. You feel like you are there drifting with the characters. "

" This is a truly marvelous book: enchanting in so many ways. India and the character lift themselves off the pages. Ghosh is truly a master storyteller. I warmly recommend this book. "

" A struggle compared to the glass palace. "

" Brilliant writing and believable characters. Dredged up memories of childhood now as distant as a previous life, spent in sampling the forests, mountains and rivers of Odisha (Orissa). "

" I found the subject fascinating , even if sometimes it rambles...but a good read! "

" Dolphins, mangroves, tigers.....I found I loved it most for the main charcter's dedication to her solitary life in science and research "

" This is a touching story with believable characters and wonderful descriptions of the Sundarbans, where it takes place. It's the kind of book that you can only read once, since the ending has a twist to it. It's a hopeful book but not easy to read. "

" this book dragged a bit for me.. "

" Great book. It makes you question your values in terms of conservation versus the value of human life. Thought provoking and vivid, another beautiful book by Ghosh. "

" An awesome adventurous travel book that keeps you right at the edge of your seat. Knashing tigers, Indian villages, a single female marine biologist with a passion for dolphins and learning of love. I loved it! "

" An amazing, riveting and enlightening read from the beginning to end. One of Amitav Ghosh's finest works! "

" The narrative is the best part of the novel. It grabbed my attention right away and made me more intrigued with the rural world of India. There should be more stories like this. I can not wait to read more from this author. "

" Really enjoyed this book. better than the Glass Palace. builds brilliantly to a stunning climax "

" Good story, but didn't appeal to me much. I didn't connect to any of it, therefore the emotions that make a good book good...just weren't there for me. AND the ending was pretty predictable. "

" a very slow book, tedious at places "

" Such an intriguing book that takes place in one of the most fascinating places on earth! "

" Alejo and I bought this book from the visitor center in the Sundarbans, the mangrove-land on the Bay of Bengal where this novel is set. I'm sure I liked it more having visited this unusual and ephemeral setting. "

" Engaging story full of interesting history about the southeast portion of India, bordering on Bangladesh. "

" I really enjoyed this book, the author obviously has a lot of knowledge of (and love for) the area and this comes across continuously in the narrative. I was also surprised by the unconventional love story. All around a good read. "

" I loved "Sea of Poppies" but this novel didn't sustain my interest like it did. "