Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh

Sea of Poppies

Ibis Trilogy #1

Amitav Ghosh

fiction historical literary adventurous challenging medium-paced

513 pages | first published 2008

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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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Summary of 938 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
challenging 48%
informative 40%
emotional 36%
reflective 28%
dark 22%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 16%
funny 12%
mysterious 6%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 18% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.95

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