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Sea of Poppies (Paperback)

de Amitav Ghosh (Author)
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'Sea of Poppies Boasts a varied collection of characters to love and hate, and provides wonderfully detailed descriptions of opium production ... utterly involving and piles on tension until the very last page' -- Peter Parker, Sunday Times 'A glorious babel of a novel ... marvellously inventive ... utterly involving ... The next volume cannot come too soon' -- Sunday Times 'An utterly involving book' -- Sunday Times 'This is a panoramic adventure story, with a Dickensian energy and scope' -- Sunday Telegraph 'Ghosh's narrative is enriched with a wealth of historical detail ... as well as intricate characterisation that makes interaction among the diverse group truly absorbing' -- The Times 'There can be fewer more exciting settings for a novel than a sea-tossed sailing ship ... Ghosh piles detail upon detail in a rumbustical adventure' -- The Times 'Ripping post-colonial yarn ... Ghosh spins a fine story with a quite irresistible flow, breathing exuberant life ... an absorbing vision' -- Guardian 'A remarkably rich saga' -- Observer 'Each scene is boldly drawn, but it is the sheer energy and verve of Amitav Ghosh's storytelling that binds this ambitious medley' -- Daily Mail 'This is a corker' -- Spectator 'Ghosh turns the ship into something robustly, bawdily and indelibly real ... a plot of Dickensian intricacy' -- New York Times 'A master of fiction' -- Economist 'A richly drawn cast of characters ... gilded with expertly-mined historical detail' -- Sunday Business Post 'The fantastic Anglo-Asian language they speak is infectious, and the sombre yet uncertain conclusion leaves one eager for the second novel in the trilogy' -- Daily Telegraph 'A captivating cast ... Ghosh's saga is enriched with a blizzard of Laskari- and Hindi-derived words that add irrepressible energy to the narrative' -- Metro 'Beautifully written, this totally absorbing novel will leave you eagerly awaiting a second instalment' -- She Magazine


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At the heart of this epic saga, set just before the Opium Wars, is an old slaving-ship, The Ibis. Its destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean, its crew a motley array of sailors and stowaways, coolies and convicts. In a time of colonial upheaval, fate has thrown together a truly diverse cast of Indians and Westerners, from a bankrupt Raja to a widowed villager, from an evangelical English opium trader to a mulatto American freedman. As their old family ties are washed away they, like their historical counterparts, come to view themselves as jahaj-bhais or ship-brothers. An unlikely dynasty is born, which will span continents, races and generations. The vast sweep of this historical adventure spans the lush poppy fields of the Ganges, the rolling high seas, and the exotic backstreets of China. But it is the panorama of characters, whose diaspora encapsulates the vexed colonial history of the East itself, which makes Sea of Poppies so breathtakingly alive -- a masterpiece from one of the world's finest novelists.
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9 internautes sur 10 ont trouvé ce commentaire utile :
5.0étoiles sur 5 Rich, beautiful, engaging, Fév 10 2009
Par M. Richardson (Quebec, Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Sea Of Poppies (Hardcover)
This rich novel--the first in a trilogy--brings us to the plains of the Ganges during the beginnings of the Opium war, where the lives of a series of fascinating and diverse characters intersect: a wealthy, well-educated Raja, a young widow who grows poppies on a small plot of land, a British businessman who trades in opium, an American sailor, a group of culturally diverse and linguistically challenging sailors from around the Indian Ocean, a young French woman who grew up in India with her botanist father, a foul-mouthed and envious first-mate, and many many more. Ghosh invites us on a journey in time, in place, in language, and true to his previous works, it is so rich in detail, so convincing, so engaging that one truly feels they have been transported into another world. The reader, however, has to accept his proposal of entering into another culture (the culture of the trading ships in particular) and, similar to a journey to a foreign land, to not always understand the details of what is being said or done, but instead gather clues from the rest of the action and atmosphere. What is as much a tour de force--though so subtle as to be remarked only by those with a predisposition to thinking about such issues--is the way he evokes through his characters themes such as habitus, embodiment, identity and other concepts dear to anthropologists. As his characters migrate, change caste, fall or rise in social status and are generally confronted with sometimes radical shifts in their circumstances, they must also adapt their habits, diet, language, clothing, social interactions, perception of skin colour, and indeed their names. It must be emphasized, however, that Ghosh never is didactic (unlike some authors). Instead, the sheer beauty of his writing, the fascinating characters, the fast-paced action and more, all carry the reader on a wave that transports us from the poppy fields of Ghazipur, down the Ganges, and into the Indian Ocean through the lives of a group of people up-rooted by circumstance and thrown together on an old slave ship. Having read The Hungry Tide and The Glass Palace, this novel is no less engaging, probably more, and once again witnesses to Ghosh's monumental talent as a constantly-inventive writer and story-teller. There could be much more to say: his talent with different ways of speaking, different accents and dialects; his impeccable historical research, his sense of place, his amazingly rich vocabulary... but see for yourself. I am only glad that Sea of Poppies will have a sequel so I see where this wave will carry the ship and its passengers!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 A rollicking read, Avril 2 2009
Par L. Ramsey - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Sea Of Poppies (Hardcover)
I was surprised by the novel's Indian setting however, after reading, it makes perfect sense. Much of the opium exported by the British Empire originated from India. The characters include a mulatto sailor, a wealthy Indian land owner, a British sea merchant specializing, an Indian serf and her cart driving lover, a daughter of a famous British botanist and a Chinese opium addict of mixed race origins. It takes Mr. Ghosh quite a number of pages to introduce all his characters. The novel begins with the frantic fight for survival aboard an old slave ship, the "Ibis", as it makes its way from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean where it will begin new duties unknown to the occupants. Then comes the introduction of our East Asian cast of characters. I wondered about the number of characters and the detailed description however, they all come together on the ship where our story began. I found the book almost impossible to put down for the last hundred pages and then he ends with a hook that would rival any episode on television meant to bring me back for the next season. I cannot wait for the next installment to be published.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 A talented reader reads a talented writer, Jui 16 2009
Par Yuri Holowatsky (Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Sea of Poppies (Audio CD)
I will not cover the book itself, I'll just add that it is as good as the other reviews say it is: fun, fascinating and very engaging. I just wanted to add my review of the audio book as read by Phil Gigante.

Often times a great audio book can be spoiled by a terrible reader, but in this case, I believe Mr. Gigante, adds greatly to what already is a a feast for the imagination. His great voice and clear diction makes it a fun listen, especially considering how much of the text is non-english. He brings the characters to life with care and attention and is able to remain in character through out the book. This is an A+ effort and I highly recommend it as a fun bit of historical escapism. I'm glad I had a chance to hear it.
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