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I felt as though this entire book was written just to introduce the personalities of the characters, the strict social rules and hierarchical differences of Colonial India (on land and sea), and the influence of the East India Company on both.
The principal characters, unlikely to have met under "normal" circumstances, find themselves connected through a ship, the Ibis and come to view themselves as "jahaj-bhais" or "ship-brothers".
I am starting immediately on the next in the trilogy, River of S ...more
The principal characters, unlikely to have met under "normal" circumstances, find themselves connected through a ship, the Ibis and come to view themselves as "jahaj-bhais" or "ship-brothers".
I am starting immediately on the next in the trilogy, River of S ...more
Dec 20, 2011
Diana S
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I give this book 4.5 stars****!
It was wonderfully written! A insight on the opium trade. Great Research! I'm so glad that the author put a guide on the meaning of the terms used or I would have been lost. Thank you Mr. Ghosh! I'm definitely going to read the second book of this trilogy! ...more
It was wonderfully written! A insight on the opium trade. Great Research! I'm so glad that the author put a guide on the meaning of the terms used or I would have been lost. Thank you Mr. Ghosh! I'm definitely going to read the second book of this trilogy! ...more
Aug 01, 2011
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