The Hungry Tide

In "The Hungry Tide," internationally best-selling author Amitav Ghosh crafts a sweeping novel set in the stunning yet perilous Sundarbans, a cluster of islands off the eastern coast of India. The story follows marine biologist Piya, fisherman Fokir, and translator Kanai as they navigate this exotic landscape filled with man-eating tigers and shifting tides, confronting both natural challenges and the complexities of human folly and political turmoil. Celebrated for its lyrical prose and profound insights, this atmospheric tale invites readers into a world of breathtaking beauty and danger.