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Synopsis
A boy conjures up a picture of London so vivid in his imagination that he recognizes it when he visits years later and learns that real places can be invented inside your head. From Dhaka to London, this novel contains a wealth of characters and colour. By the same author, "The Circle of Reason".
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Review
Stunning . . . amusing, sad, wise (New York Times Book Review)
Ghosh has found his own distinctive voice - polished and profound . . . A compelling novel, wistful in its tone, assured in its achieved vision (Times Literary Supplement)
PRAISE FOR SEA OF POPPIES (-)
'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)
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A haunting novel from the best-selling author of the Ibis trilogy.
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The Shadow Lines
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 1988
ISBN 10: 0747502404
ISBN 13: 9780747502401
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The Shadow Lines
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 1988
ISBN 10: 0747502404
ISBN 13: 9780747502401
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The Shadow Lines
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 1988
ISBN 10: 0747502404
ISBN 13: 9780747502401
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The Shadow Lines
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ISBN 10: 0747502404
ISBN 13: 9780747502401
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ISBN 10: 0747502404
ISBN 13: 9780747502401
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[0-7475-0240-4] 1988, uncorrected book proof. (Mass market paperback) Very good. 246pp. 8vo. Wrappers. Light rubbing to wrappers; lightly age-toned towards extremities. Crease to bottom corner of front cover; small toned spot from previously removed sticker at same corner. Internally clean. Seller Inventory # 123808
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