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Flood of Fire

Amitav Ghosh
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Flood of Fire

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Amitav Ghosh

Flood of Fire

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India And China • 1830s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Set during the lead-up to the First Opium War, Flood of Fire by Amitav Ghosh follows Zachary Reid, who rises in the opium trade; Shireen Modi, who seeks her husband's illegitimate child; Neel Rattan Halder, who escapes British imprisonment; and Havildar Kesri Singh, a sepoy in the East India Company’s army. These characters' lives intertwine amidst political, military, and commercial turmoil. The book features explicit sexual content.

Mysterious

Gritty

Adventurous

Informative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

9,633 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Flood of Fire by Amitav Ghosh delivers a grand conclusion to the Ibis Trilogy, praised for its rich historical detail and engaging narrative. Reviewers admire Ghosh's ability to interweave complex characters and diverse perspectives. However, some criticize the pacing and convoluted plotlines. Overall, it's a compelling read for historical fiction enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Flood of Fire?

Readers who enjoy Flood of Fire by Amitav Ghosh are often drawn to intricate historical narratives, colonialism, and maritime adventures. Fans of David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas or Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy will appreciate Ghosh's meticulous research, rich storytelling, and complex characters set against the backdrop of the Opium Wars.

4.3

9,633 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India And China • 1830s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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