moonbites's review against another edition
I read through a good chunk of this book, probably about 85% and skipped to the ending. This was a required reading for a class, and I think I probably just didn't read it at the right time in my life. It has a pretty interesting storyline, but I just found myself not very connected to it. I may have liked it more if I hadn't been required to read it. I read the required parts of the book, and skipped to the ending for my own sake so I could wrap it up. I found myself just wanting to be finished with the book, and not enjoying the overall experience.
There are some good commentaries on environmental conservation and the human footprint in the story, for anyone interested, with the added bonus of a unique setting in the Sundarbans. But there was not enough there to connect to my own interests. Because I didn't finish at least 15% of this book, and it was a required reading, I am abstaining from a star-based rating. It's too bad I didn't come across this book on my own, because maybe I would have liked it? Although, I won't be picking it up anytime soon (or ever) to try again...
There are some good commentaries on environmental conservation and the human footprint in the story, for anyone interested, with the added bonus of a unique setting in the Sundarbans. But there was not enough there to connect to my own interests. Because I didn't finish at least 15% of this book, and it was a required reading, I am abstaining from a star-based rating. It's too bad I didn't come across this book on my own, because maybe I would have liked it? Although, I won't be picking it up anytime soon (or ever) to try again...
benjobuks's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful story interweaving colonialism, activism, ecology and conservation. A beautiful portrait of the tide country and the currents running beneath it.
liv__28's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
secanno's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
meggg508's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
katys_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
soumil_da_vinci's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
fazli5678's review against another edition
4.0
A pretty good book! Some might think it takes a while to really kick into gear, at least my classmates thought so, but I liked the deliberate set-up! The only parts of “The Hungry Tide” that I didn’t care for were Nirmal’s transcripts, and that’s only present in the first half of the book. Worth a read, especially if you’re into South Asian culture.
(Read this book for my “Readings in Global Literature” class)
(Read this book for my “Readings in Global Literature” class)