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The new novel from the author of the widely-acclaimed bestseller The Glass Palace. An Indian myth says that when the river Ganges first descended from the heavens, the force of the cascade was so great that the earth would have been destroyed if it had not been for the god Shiva, who tamed the torrent by catching it in his dreadlocks.
Is The Hungry Tide appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Literary fiction exploring the Sundarbans delta through myth and modern environmental challenges. Suitable for mature teens and adults who appreciate character-driven narratives with ecological and cultural themes.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and environmental disaster.
Who'll love this
Older teens interested in world literature and environmental stories will appreciate this layered exploration of India's Sundarbans region.