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The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh follows Piya Roy, an American scientist studying river dolphins, and Kanai Dutt, a New Delhi translator visiting his aunt in the Sundarbans. They meet on a train and later reconnect in Lusibari. Piya teams up with Fokir, a local fisherman, forming a deep bond as she researches dolphins, while Kanai reads his uncle's journal, revealing hidden past tragedies. The novel highlights themes of community, environmental conservation, and human resilience in the face of natural disasters. As the characters experience a catastrophic storm, readers encounter themes related to grief, loss, and survival.