Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh

Sea of Poppies

Ibis Trilogy #1

Amitav Ghosh

513 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous challenging medium-paced
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At the heart of this vibrant saga is a vast ship, the Ibis. Her destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean shortly before the outbreak of the Opium Wars in China. In a time of colonial upheaval, fate has thrown together a diverse cast ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,458 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
challenging 48%
informative 42%
emotional 38%
tense 32%
dark 26%
reflective 24%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 12%
funny 11%
sad 9%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 22% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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