The Hungry Tide
Amitav Ghosh
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The Hungry Tide
by Amitav Ghosh
Published
2016
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9780007368761
Description
Off the easternmost coast of India lies the immense archipelago of tiny islands known as the Sundarbans. Life there is precarious, ruled by the tides and the constant threat of attacks by Bengal tigers. Into this small community come two seekers from different worlds, whose lives collide with tragic consequences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Hungry Tide?
This edition of The Hungry Tide has approximately 400 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Hungry Tide?
For most readers, The Hungry Tide typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Hungry Tide?
The estimated word count for The Hungry Tide is approximately 100,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Hungry Tide?
The Hungry Tide was written by Amitav Ghosh.
When was The Hungry Tide published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.