Sea of Poppies: Ibis Trilogy Book 1 Amitav Ghosh is an English-language historical novel, the first part of the Ibis Trilogy. This book is suitable for readers interested in historical stories with a rich and diverse cast of characters.
The novel is set just before the Opium Wars and follows the ship Ibis during its turbulent journey across the Indian Ocean. On board are, among others, sailors, stowaways, laborers, and prisoners, who together represent a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. This unique family, or 'jahaj-bhais', symbolizes the complex colonial history of the East.
Sea of Poppies is shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008 and is praised for its detailed descriptions, gripping suspense, and vivid storytelling. This trilogy offers an impressive look at historical fiction, with a story that stretches from the fields of the Ganges to the streets of China.
Series: Ibis Trilogy