Flood of Fire
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
624
Novel • Fiction
India And China • 1830s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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624
Novel • Fiction
India And China • 1830s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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