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{"latitude": "51.474766", "longitude": "-0.169051", "title" : "Reader Js writes: ", "content" : "A brilliant book. And what an education. I had no idea the British Empire was so involved in the opium trade."},
{"latitude": "", "longitude": "", "title" : "Reader Catherine Hamilton writes: ", "content" : "A hugely important and compelling book.  Ghosh brings his characters to life across a giant canvas.  It's unputdownable!"},
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{"latitude": "7.873054", "longitude": "80.771797", "title" : "Reader Jo James writes: ", "content" : "Ghosh has written the first part of an incredible story. Depsite the promise of this tale spanning many years and many miles, it's completely engaging - you get pulled into the intimate lives of the characters, and I personally can't wait to find out what happens to them all. "},
{"latitude": "37.64903402157866", "longitude": "-122.34375", "title" : "Reader BM writes: ", "content" : "wow totally a great read! i was hooked from start to finish!"},
{"latitude": "-33.867139", "longitude": "151.207114", "title" : "Reader TS writes: ", "content" : "Fantastic plot, superbly written, what more can I say?"},
{"latitude": "-33.867139", "longitude": "151.207114", "title" : "Reader Branka writes: ", "content" : "I've only read the first two chapters so far, but I'm definitely hooked and want to know more!"},
{"latitude": "40.757929", "longitude": "-73.985506", "title" : "Reader CB writes: ", "content" : "this book is very well written, and i've recommended it to everyone at my book club :D"},
{"latitude": "43.670233", "longitude": "-79.386755", "title" : "Reader JA writes: ", "content" : "i loved the diversity of all the characters in this novel - it only added to the colour of the text and encouraged me to learn more and more about each of the characters' lives and histories. 10/10"},
{"latitude": "-37.16031654673676", "longitude": "174.814453125", "title" : "Reader RW writes: ", "content" : "Stunning. An absolute masterpiece. Is now one of my favorite books."},
{"latitude": "-37.16031654673676", "longitude": "174.814453125", "title" : "Reader SM writes: ", "content" : "a friend of mine recommended this to me on saturday. it's now friday and i've finished it."},
{"latitude": "", "longitude": "", "title" : "Reader JO writes: ", "content" : "Found the dialect a bit frustrating at times as there is no glossary indicating what the words mean, but I was pleased to find the 'dictionary' on this website. It's a Godsend, believe me!"},
{"latitude": "51.41664", "longitude": "-0.419022", "title" : "Reader Graham littlefield writes: ", "content" : "An absorbing and fascinating novel by a master author, a brilliantly researched ride into the past and thoroughly entertaining as well as educational.A must read book."},
{"latitude": "52.202544", "longitude": "0.131237", "title" : "Reader Graham littlefield writes: ", "content" : "A wonderful trip into the past from a master author at the pinnacle of his career.Exceptionally well written and researched.A must read book."},
{"latitude": "39.470125122358176", "longitude": "-78.5302734375", "title" : "Reader Reader from hong kong writes: ", "content" : "thank you mr ghosh for writing such an absorbing and vivid book - i have fallen in love with all your characters for the richness of their emotions and personality.  i am looking forward to reading their continuing adventures."},
{"latitude": "", "longitude": "", "title" : "Reader R ho-yen writes: ", "content" : "very enjoyable epic read,looking forward to next instalment"},
{"latitude": "11.65518", "longitude": "78.158508", "title" : "Reader Sivanesan writes: ", "content" : "From somewhere near Salem, TN, India to Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia."},
{"latitude": "22.572646", "longitude": "88.363895", "title" : "Reader Debajyoti Guha writes: ", "content" : "My ancestors have migrated to here"},
{"latitude": "19.017656", "longitude": "72.856178", "title" : "Reader Saurabh Jain writes: ", "content" : "Amitav Ghosh dazzles with this cleverly woven tale of lives intertwined and filled with promise of adventure, love, betrayal, and the most beautiful of all human emotions, hope. To read and feel this book, is to be a part of the historical events which have shaped many a land and life."},
{"latitude": "", "longitude": "", "title" : "Reader Natalia Roth  writes: ", "content" : "Me gustaria me informen donde podria conseguir el libro mar de amapolas, en Capital federal argentina graciass"},
{"latitude": "", "longitude": "", "title" : "Reader NATALIA ROTH writes: ", "content" : "Conseguir el libro Mar de Amapolas en argentina- buenos aires"},
{"latitude": "-20.348404", "longitude": "57.552152", "title" : "Reader Sue Wright writes: ", "content" : "I found I couldn't put this book down! It certainly opened my eyes to the effects of British involvement in India. By the end of the book, I could understand the spoken language. My only suggestion would be a  glossary of Indian words used  at the end of the book, I have found some on the internet but there are so many unusual words. Sue Wright  "},
{"latitude": "-23.548943", "longitude": "-46.638818", "title" : "Reader John writes: ", "content" : "Loved the book.  Can't wait for more."},
{"latitude": "34.107541", "longitude": "-118.189364", "title" : "Reader Sally Yoakum writes: ", "content" : "I love this book and can't wait until the next one is in my hand"},
{"latitude": "19.2519612", "longitude": "73.1821623", "title" : "Reader Gunnis writes: ", "content" : "An exceptional book on  a grand canvas. I foresee a huge movie franchise based on this book. I would have loved a drawing of the IBIS with the parts marked."},
{"latitude": "0", "longitude": "0", "title" : "Reader Gillian Farnen writes: ", "content" : "This book is as accessible as any best seller, a really exciting voyage of discovery and yet underpinned by deeply realised ideas."},
{"latitude": "3.33795396142", "longitude": "58.88671875", "title" : "Reader Gillian Farnen writes: ", "content" : "This is a great read. The book is rich with exciting events and interesting characters. This is supported by deep understanding of the history and culture that lie behind the fiction. Ghosh's best novel for a long time."},
{"latitude": "42.950101", "longitude": "-78.847783", "title" : "Reader Carol writes: ", "content" : "Fabulous book!  I couldn't put it down.  Can't wait for the next two in the series."},
{"latitude": "41.6955511", "longitude": "-72.3074326", "title" : "Reader Peter Marston writes: ", "content" : "The most interesting read I'vd had in a long time.  Loved it and can't wait for the next."},
{"latitude": "25.24003", "longitude": "86.984512", "title" : "Reader Mrs Pam Hume writes: ", "content" : "I quickly found myself absorbed into the world of India in the 1800s and thoroughly enjoyed the way the novel seemed to tell a myriad of individual stories which almost immediately slotted neatly into the overall tale. Ingeniously intertwining the lives of a number of characters from all walks of life, Ghosh paints a picture of life in India during the 1800s when opium provides a living for many.  Descriptive passages bring this long lost period of opium trading and colonialism to life.  Cleverly drawn characters develop as the novel does, and much thought is given to details, such as the oddly patterned speech of Serang Ali, and the new attire, befitting his new found status, of Zachary.Sea of Poppies provides not only an intriguing story with plenty of action and adventures, as well as moments of sentiment and humour but also a real insight into history.  Ghosh’s in depth knowledge, use of language and style of writing means the novel is in tune with both its setting and the era.  Now all that remains is to wait for the next instalment."},
{"latitude": "-20.348404", "longitude": "57.552152", "title" : "Reader Samantha Smith writes: ", "content" : "This would be good to read more about in the sequel."},
{"latitude": "-6.14055478245", "longitude": "27.59765625", "title" : "Reader Veronica Cooke writes: ", "content" : "An intriguing cast of characters brought together on a sea voyage from India to the island of Mauritius, in the early nineteenth century at the start of the ‘Opium Wars’. The title neatly encapsulates the threads that bind the characters to each other; the sea journey they eventually embark on and their involvement in the growth and manufacture of poppies for the expanding opium trade.The cast of characters range from the lowest to the highest of castes and include indigenous, Eastern, American and European peoples. I found myself drawn to two of the characters from the lowest castes, Deeti and Kalua.Unfortunately,  I found the mostly incomprehensible, nautical and Anglo-Indian terms both irritating and contrived. I appreciate every epoch and place has its own slang or vernacular, but I don’t believe characters would speak entirely in it.  Why not provide a glossary? A page turner of a book with an ending that clearly cries out for a sequel !"},
{"latitude": "20.593684", "longitude": "78.96288", "title" : "Reader Diane Hassal writes: ", "content" : "Sea of Poppies is an epic, slow burn of a book.  It slowly introduces its motley crew of complex, flawed but fascinating characters and the landscape they inhabit is as lush and fecund as the fields of poppies Ghosh shows us.  It is a land of opium workers and opium addicts, deposed rajas, religious zealots and profiteers.  The historical background encompasses British involvement in the opium trade, and its resultant damage to the Indian economy, showing how Indian farmers were forced to grow this crop alone, leading to misery and starvation.  I have to say I loved this book and am very glad it’s the first part of a trilogy because by the end I was desperate for the next part.  The last hundred pages were so thrilling that I sat gripping the covers and cheering on my favourite characters as the mutinous crew fought both the brutal first mate and the turbulent sea.  When I finally finished it was as if I had been on a journey myself, one where you miss your follow travellers."},
{"latitude": "34.025375", "longitude": "-84.619098", "title" : "Reader Michelle  writes: ", "content" : "I am fascinated with the concepts of globalism and diversity as presented in this epic tale.  We tend to associate globalism with increasing technology and creation of the Internet when, in fact, these have only facilitated what we referred to as the Global Community.  Some of us have forgotten what an old concept globalism is.  I can't wait to read what comes next!"},
{"latitude": "50.9840627", "longitude": "3.5376696", "title" : "Reader Astère Allaert writes: ", "content" : "I just read Sea of Poppies in my own Dutch language. I also read 'Hungry Tide'.Very good books!I was 3 times in Kolkata.Visiting my sponsorchild there.Next time I hope to visit The Sunderbans. I am sad that Tigers there are making so many victims.wit kindly regards."},
{"latitude": "40.732225", "longitude": "-74.009311", "title" : "Reader Bobby Cohen writes: ", "content" : "Human ingenuity, cruelty, and creativity are captured and liberated in Ghosh's wonderful novel.  The best part: there are two more novels yet to come."},
{"latitude": "52.6566548", "longitude": "-6.6541267", "title" : "Reader John Mullins writes: ", "content" : "what a "novel way" to be involved in an extraordinary book. I recall as a Child having neighbours who were Retd Colonel and his wife in their 80 from indian Army and their language was full of the Indian/British raj sland. This richness of the language and the believeability of the cgharacters will live with me for a long time. I am only at chapter fifteen and its completely unputdownable/unpridictable congratulations to Author.hurry with next phase.John"},
{"latitude": "51.6452940493", "longitude": "-15.3588867188", "title" : "Reader John Mullins writes: ", "content" : "what anovel way of being involved in a book. Poppey fields is a unique look at the opium the biggest drug dealers in history The detail the history and the dialogue are totally authentic this is a must for anyone interested or researching this perion in Indian/British history. The characters are totally believeable. What a transformation for Neel and the adjustments he has to come to terms with. I am still at chapter 15 as I write and cant wait for no 2. This is the best I have read in several years. Thank you Amitav Ghosh from the bottom of my heart."},
{"latitude": "6.48998333267", "longitude": "81.2109375", "title" : "Reader Nigel Maharaj writes: ", "content" : "I am from Trinidad and Tobago and is also a descendant of Indentured labourers from the Bengal coast. I am also a great fan of our own VS Naipaul.I read your review in Australia and could not wait to get my hands on a copy, I must admit once i started to read the manner in which it touches the imagination and is exhilaritingly written, i could not stop reading and cannot wait for the sequels to follow. This would also make a great movie and would be an instant hit in all counties where transportation has occured.I am a fan of your writing style for life."},
{"latitude": "12.61645", "longitude": "80.194031", "title" : "Reader Robnorge writes: ", "content" : "The context of trade wars, drugs, colonial occupation, caste, class, ship lore, botany, and seven major story lines that intersect in Calcutta and on the Ibis.  Wow...what a terrific read.  As I read toward the end, I could not figure out how the Ghosh was going to pull it all together in the remaining pages, but there is more to come.  Can't wait.  "},
{"latitude": "50.8903736", "longitude": "4.7204046", "title" : "Reader Elisabeth Devroey writes: ", "content" : "Sea of Poppies... what a title companing this   unforgetable story. With all my heart I followed the crew on their tough yet softened journey."},
{"latitude": "-41.28648", "longitude": "174.776217", "title" : "Reader Marilyn Daly writes: ", "content" : "I found the language distracting. While I understand the reasons for its use and wonder if the book could conceivably 'be' without it, I found it somewhat contrived.  Sadly I didn't find myself caring about the characters and overall I was disappointed with the book.  Sorry!!"},
{"latitude": "3.202778", "longitude": "73.22068", "title" : "Reader Saba  writes: ", "content" : "Beautifully written. Ghosh draws the reader in with exotic characters, fascinating historical backdrop and an amazing story of adventure and intrigue. Leaves the reader ravenous for the sequel."},
{"latitude": "0", "longitude": "0", "title" : "Reader Sagarika Bhattacharjee writes: ", "content" : "Everybody enters Deeti's shrine. Centred around Deeti and kalua circles are spinned and in each new circle more characters join who are all heading towards the Ibis.In the sea of poppies, I have become an 'afeemkhor' who could not part with the book until it was finished and then yarns for more."},
{"latitude": "31.046051", "longitude": "34.851612", "title" : "Reader Talila Eylon writes: ", "content" : "I'm in a conflict, on the one hand, I can't put down the book and on the other, I don't want it to end. When is the next one coming out? "},
{"latitude": "51.4327884", "longitude": "6.7680565", "title" : "Reader Friederike dahlke writes: ", "content" : "One of the best books I've read in years!"},
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{"latitude": "-20.3494554545", "longitude": "57.5527381897", "title" : "Reader Leena Ramcharan writes: ", "content" : "Sea of poppies reminds me of Bernandin de Saint Pierre's novels Paul et Virginie and Voyage a l'ile de France. Being a descendant of indian Indentured labourers, reading the book brought me a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction to learn about the circumstances in which my ancestors migrated to Mauritius."},
{"latitude": "50.1487464007", "longitude": "-126.760253906", "title" : "Reader Eric Allen writes: ", "content" : "Great book, love learning new words!"},
{"latitude": "0", "longitude": "0", "title" : "Reader David Mortimer writes: ", "content" : "Restores ones faith in modern literature. Utterly engrossing, I am breathless with anticipation for the next instalment!"},
{"latitude": "52.328022", "longitude": "-4.111846", "title" : "Reader Derek Stephen writes: ", "content" : "Just finished Sea of Poppies and cannot wait for the 2nd in the trilogy - wonderful characters, excellent setting and beautifully written - a modern masterpiece."},
{"latitude": "53.1786065", "longitude": "-1.2086503", "title" : "Reader Andrew-Bede Allsop writes: ", "content" : "A giant of a book which once read demands a re-reading. I found myself being immersed in the story so wanted to immediately go back to the beginning a delve deeply into the characters. A wonderful experience."},
{"latitude": "0", "longitude": "0", "title" : "Reader Noel Printemps writes: ", "content" : "Het is een goed boed  goede' roman.met vele goede scenes.Moeilijke niet altijd goed verstaanbare woorden."},
{"latitude": "51.9114935", "longitude": "6.380072", "title" : "Reader Leonie writes: ", "content" : "Can't wait to start reading this book! "},
{"latitude": "51.4260428", "longitude": "-2.5900281", "title" : "Reader Lotte Grant writes: ", "content" : "An absolutely outstanding novel."},
{"latitude": "0", "longitude": "0", "title" : "Reader Arunima chakraborty writes: ", "content" : "The galleon is a symbol of the socio-cultural and economic globalisation of the era. the fates of the American, the British, the Indians, the Chinese featured in the enchanting story may be seemigly different but are intertwined. they may hail from different places, may have led lives seemngly different, may speak different languages, have different mind-sets and might evntually they may end up in antipodes but none can escape the forces of this phenomenon called globalistaion. i eagerly await the next part of the trilogy to know where would the tides of globalisation eventually would lead the Ibis to and hence, all my favourite characters; especially Neel rattan... "},
{"latitude": "45.1388311", "longitude": "7.382674", "title" : "Reader Valerio Crovasce writes: ", "content" : "Marvellous! I have not finished it yet and, still, I do not want to finish it...I have read most of Amitav's books and I am looking forward to read more of them!"},
{"latitude": "12.971606", "longitude": "77.594376", "title" : "Reader Saumyadeb Chakrabarty writes: ", "content" : "From poppy fields in the boondocks to the amoral world of lascars -- with Sea of Poppies, Amitava Ghosh is quietly stamping his authority on what can be called the anthropological novel."},
{"latitude": "-32.025833081", "longitude": "115.84104538", "title" : "Reader Glenn writes: ", "content" : "I found the author's interview and a reading done by him on the radio so captivating I immediately ordered 10 copies for friends. It was well worth the expense to share this poetic novel with people I value."},
{"latitude": "58.2740337", "longitude": "11.4363327", "title" : "Reader Olivia writes: ", "content" : "I loved this novel!"},
{"latitude": "22.1864512853", "longitude": "113.548336029", "title" : "Reader Kristiaan Helsen writes: ", "content" : "Subliminal writing;  moving narrative, nice blend of exotica & humor - can't wait until the sequel comes out; big fan of Mr. Ghosh's previous work also "},
{"latitude": "-37.908422", "longitude": "145.355075", "title" : "Reader Kaye Eaton writes: ", "content" : "Impossible to put down, even when my eyelids were beginning to droop, I fought off thoughts of sleep and continued on this fantastic journey"},
{"latitude": "13.060416", "longitude": "80.249634", "title" : "Reader Graham Tearle writes: ", "content" : "A great read. Such delightful characters.Chennai was where my son married a wonderful Tamil girl."},
{"latitude": "17.3086878868", "longitude": "-123.046875", "title" : "Reader Beeuwkje Heida writes: ", "content" : "In India there was a Swiss girl she told me about the book. It becameto one of my favourits. I like the story, the people, the language and I love India already for many years, beeuwkje"},
{"latitude": "-29.040835", "longitude": "167.954712", "title" : "Reader Bruce Baskerville writes: ", "content" : "Excellent story, I really like the mixing of all the languages.  The process of incarcerating the Raja in Alipore Jail worked on so many levels, especially as one of my ancestors went through the same process.    The Captain's explanation of why races can't mix also touched a nerve in my multi-racial family.  Perhaps fiction writing is the only way to make 'Indian Ocean history' accessible to many people?  Can't wait for the sequels. "},
{"latitude": "57.1474934", "longitude": "-2.0953919", "title" : "Reader Fiona writes: ", "content" : "Loved Sea of Poppies.  CANNOT wait for the next installment!"},
{"latitude": "-6.211544", "longitude": "106.845172", "title" : "Reader G. Pranata writes: ", "content" : "A beautifully written historical novel about 1830's India in the grip of the opium trade. The characters are just as diverse as the British Empire itself, each with their own dialects and idiosyncracies, all brought together by the opium trade's many tentacled hands into the Ibis, on a voyage that will irrevocably changed them forever. The author has obviously done a massive amount of research into the period, and this novel is so rich with details that it could veritably serve as an encyclopaedia of early 19th century Indian life, both at sea and on land. However, this was never allowed to stifle the narrative, which deftly moves between a half-dozen main characters and different settings with ease. The novel is as chock-full of exciting incidents as a door-stopper 19th century adventure yarn, without abandoning a realism which makes it a compelling page-turner. The humorous episodes, largely supplied by the Falstaffian figure of Baboo Nob Kissin, enlivens the story between accounts of opium addiction, imprisonment and various corporal punishments. Ghosh's experiment with Anglo-Indian dialects adds tremendously to the authenticity of the voices of the characters, although sometimes it could be rather distracting, especially in the earlier part of the story. There is a glossary ('The Chrestomaty') appended to the end of the book, which is quite useful to decipher the various lingos, but regretfully, not all of the words used is included. Obviously, it would be more helpful if all the words are included so that readers wouldn't miss any bit of dialogue. Probably Ghosh's best and most impressive work to date. As this is said to be the first part of a projected trilogy, I'll be waiting with bated breath for the next installment. Write quickly , Mr. Ghosh! "},
{"latitude": "61.9183335", "longitude": "25.1753348", "title" : "Reader Pirjo Selenius writes: ", "content" : "Just finished the first book, I loved it! Are there more?"},
{"latitude": "51.7814356044", "longitude": "-4.04296875", "title" : "Reader Esther Dudley writes: ", "content" : "Previous message had error in email address. Corrected above."},
{"latitude": "44.9647979303", "longitude": "-0.52734375", "title" : "Reader J Steele writes: ", "content" : "From the first page I was transported into a time past, smells,tastes and sounds all exotic and unfamiliar but I was capativated. I did not want to leave and am still there so please finish the next two parts so that I too can finish my journey. "},
{"latitude": "39.943873", "longitude": "32.856034", "title" : "Reader Irmak Sunal writes: ", "content" : "Amazing book, couldn't put it down although found the ending rather abrupt!"},
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{"latitude": "-57.2315029915", "longitude": "84.375", "title" : "Reader Sanchaita garg writes: ", "content" : "A truly great read. The intricate mould of characters is simply fabuluous. the plot, as it unfolds, the more interesting it gets and very humbly maintains it till the end. the "laskari" lingo was a novelty. Mr.Ghosh seems to have offered every reader something t relate with. "},
{"latitude": "35.9722081", "longitude": "-79.0475559", "title" : "Reader Pankuri Goraksha-Hicks writes: ", "content" : "Loved it and waiting for the next books."},
{"latitude": "0", "longitude": "0", "title" : "Reader Miranda Rajkumari writes: ", "content" : "Dear Mr. Ghosh,your book was a great read, absolutely un-put-downable after you start reading. I really loved the historical context of the lead to the Opium wars coupled with the various colourful characters from all over the globe. Its a rare book that probes lesser characters that would normally be under the radar.I have just found one small discrepancy that I would like to bring to your attention. On page 326, in the last paragraph, "Opening her eyes, she saw, sitting opposite her, a women in a green sari.", you described Paulette from Deeti's eyes. On page 335, also in the last paragraph "He had noticed the woman in the red sari well before she dropped her baggage..." to describe Paulette from Zachary's eyes. Just the colour of the sari is different in both which I think could be a small correction.I hope you finish your next series soon. Waiting anxiously for it.Best regards,Miranda Rajkumari"},
{"latitude": "-20.348404", "longitude": "57.552152", "title" : "Reader Linda Goodfellow writes: ", "content" : "I have just finished and enjoyed Sea of Poppies but please reassure me that you wont leave the story up in the air and unfinished - will there be a sequel to this excellent tale? It seems to me that the story is just about to begin!"},
{"latitude": "48.8566667", "longitude": "2.3509871", "title" : "Reader Sylvie Breton writes: ", "content" : "Has "Sea of Poppies" been already translated in French? But I think translation would be a real challenge..."},
{"latitude": "0", "longitude": "0", "title" : "Reader Wolfgang Albert writes: ", "content" : "Hampi - one of countless highlights I experienced during my four journeys to India. The Sea of Poppies is a great read and an enjoyable mental journey."},
{"latitude": "56.3953367", "longitude": "-3.434661", "title" : "Reader Jackie Smith writes: ", "content" : "I have just finished reading Sea of Poppies and have already gone back to the beginning to read it again. Great story, great characters, well researched - I can't wait for the next part."},
{"latitude": "41.387917", "longitude": "2.1699187", "title" : "Reader Victoria writes: ", "content" : "Loved every word in it! Even the ones I didn't understand. ;-D Mr Ghosh don't let us wait too long for the follow-up, please! "},
{"latitude": "4.210484", "longitude": "101.975766", "title" : "Reader Diane VanSpier writes: ", "content" : "This book had me completely enthralled - it took me a while to get into the language and then I began my journey with the Deeti.  As each character unfolded and each part of the plot came together I was mesmerized.  Now it is just the waiting that will be hard for the next stage in the journey."},
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{"latitude": "16.8342404", "longitude": "100.439656", "title" : "Reader Arend Hart writes: ", "content" : "Leaving your past behind, the future not yet there, can bring you in the now where it is all about."},
{"latitude": "21.913965", "longitude": "95.956223", "title" : "Reader Carolin Gilbaya writes: ", "content" : "A Trip to the 'Netherworld'Amitav Gosh's dense narrative enriches the already diverse genre of travel literature, for 'Sea of Poppies' is both - a colourful example of a highly readable travelogue - and a well-researched historical novel.In the episodic scenes of the narrative Gosh designs a vivid fictional personnel. Even his stock characters have an individual twist to them. Thus, in the course of the narrative the reader meets Deeti, the farm-worker who is widowed and has to abandon her only daughter to prevent herself from the traditional widow-burning, Neel, the former raja's son who experiences the tragic fall of the great, Paulette and Zachary who both desperately try to strive for a new identity. All of them are closely connected by the effects and outcomes of the opium trade, be they consumers, or producers,or only seemingly indirectly involved. Conjoined as the pedals of the poppies these characters and their fates are inevitably linked. Their individual as well as common aim is to escape their current living conditions. Hence, in the final part of the novel that leads the reader from 'land' over 'river' to 'the sea' all of the main characters are aboard the 'white winged bird', the 'Ibis', and take the audience with them on a trip to a distant netherworld, to the 'Black Sea'. The outcome of this journey remains - as the first part of the trilogy - open.The picture of the netherworld that Gosh seems to paint here corroborates Bhabha's notion of the 'third space'. All the different ranks and ethnicities meet on the waters of the 'Black Sea' where they become shipbrothers and -sisters. Here old rules cease to exist and new laws are created. Thus, apart from the level of plot, 'Sea of Poppies' is an interesting read, for its manifold generic facets provide the reader with an illuminating history lesson. Set on the brink of the 'Opium Wars' in 1838, the novel gives insights into the trade relations, the forms of producing the drug, and the 'casting' of indentured labourers. Since this tangible(hi)story is moreover clad into presumably authentic vernacular, the reader can only look forward to setting sail with the two remaining sequals.Carolin Gilbaya, Trier University."},
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{"latitude": "41.3793718", "longitude": "2.1577636", "title" : "Reader Iñaki writes: ", "content" : "The Catalan translation is almost finished. We have had a hard time with it, but it has been quite fun!"},
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{"latitude": "42.0122198095", "longitude": "-87.771062851", "title" : "Reader Kristina writes: ", "content" : "A wonderful story filled with intriguing characters, exotic settings and true depictions of the human condition"},
{"latitude": "10.1419316861", "longitude": "93.955078125", "title" : "Reader Natalie Oram writes: ", "content" : "What an exciting, enthralling read. I felt such warmth for all the characters. I can't wait to read the next two books"},
{"latitude": "49.2495098", "longitude": "6.1701044", "title" : "Reader Isabelle writes: ", "content" : "Just finished the book on the train, what an ending, I can't wait to read the next installment... Deeti and Mr Reid, what is going on here?"},
{"latitude": "-6.1666667", "longitude": "105.4333333", "title" : "Reader Russ Garbutt writes: ", "content" : "Only just read Sea of Poppies.Although I have never been to India or sailed with Lascars I had been in the British Merchant Navy for 40 years and sailed with those who had and can recognise a good few of the Indian words and phrases that have entered into the nautical language. Infact I thought one word was going to be missing until it turned up half way through and that was 'dhobi'. We we would never wash our clothes but dhobi them and if we did not rinse our underwear out sufficiently we could finish up with a dhobi rash. In my early years I served with Chinese crews and even our bosun was known as the 'Kassab' which I am sure is linked to the Kussab mentioned. Just one term I have issue with on page 125 is when refering to a ship under weigh. A ship will weigh anchor and when it is off the bottom it is aweigh but when a ship is not made fast, at anchor, or aground it is 'Under way' A minor point in an otherwise perfectly authentic maritime story. An immense amount of research has obviously gone into the subject.Thoroughly great read and I became completely immersed in the brilliantly weaved story.Look forward to the 2nd book."},
{"latitude": "37.424106", "longitude": "-122.1660756", "title" : "Reader Jacqui writes: ", "content" : "I can't wait to download this on my Kindle and get stuck into it. Hearing Amitav Ghosh describe the Ibis journey and reading the reviews across the world are driving me now to Amazon. Jacqui"},
{"latitude": "50.9297333", "longitude": "5.3382272", "title" : "Reader Mr.Kitsbeagle writes: ", "content" : "Very nice days reading this.Thanks A.G."},
{"latitude": "26.1939712", "longitude": "91.6930787", "title" : "Reader Saamrat writes: ", "content" : "As magnificent as India and as variegated and enthralling as the human nature itself. Extremely compelling ! A perfect 10."},
{"latitude": "-43.531637", "longitude": "172.636645", "title" : "Reader John ross writes: ", "content" : "As a chota sahib with the British India Steam Navigation Co. over 50 years ago, I am enjoying reading "Sea of Poppies" very much especially having to translate the Anglo Indian names and phrases from the Chrestomathy.  One of my textbooks when I went to sea was the "Malim Sahib's Hindustani" which I now wish I had been more diligent in reading!"},
{"latitude": "43.4864945", "longitude": "11.3732326", "title" : "Reader Roxanne writes: ", "content" : "Churn it out, Mr. Ghosh!!!!"},
{"latitude": "22.4284047", "longitude": "88.4171989", "title" : "Reader ELENA writes: ", "content" : "By Amitav Ghosh I loved "The Hungry Tide", "The Glass palace" and The Calcutta Chromosome".  "Sea of poppies" seems to surpass them all. I am just reading page 153 and most eager to go on. Thankyou Amitav."},
{"latitude": "46.2038099", "longitude": "6.1399589", "title" : "Reader Vanessa Banerjee writes: ", "content" : "Just finished the book on my flight returning from Calcutta...It is one of the most captivating book I have ever read! Can't wait for the second and third parts..."},
{"latitude": "20.4681892226", "longitude": "96.85546875", "title" : "Reader Heitmann writes: ", "content" : "Whatare the titles of the other two Ibis triology?"},
{"latitude": "53.9722509", "longitude": "-9.4862511", "title" : "Reader Ciara Moynihan writes: ", "content" : "Once I stopped worrying about the meaning of some of the strange phrases and words, I was carried away with every page. I've just downloaded the chrestomathy, which is a remarkable tool (though I'm quite happy I didn't know about it while I was reading the book, as looking up all the unfamiliar words would have slowed me down!). I finished the book two days ago and miss all of its characters already... A thoroughly absorbing read. Looking forward to the second book in the trilogy. "},
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{"latitude": "59.9138204", "longitude": "10.7387413", "title" : "Reader Geir writes: ", "content" : "A great treat. Have difficulties waiting for the next installment"},
{"latitude": "45.6182179", "longitude": "0.7849863", "title" : "Reader Meg Corrick writes: ", "content" : "An amazing book, completely engrossed, while the snow falls and the temperature drops outside."},
{"latitude": "-41.26875", "longitude": "173.265807", "title" : "Reader Hugh Oliver writes: ", "content" : "In 1832the fifeshire,having droped off the first immagrants at Nelson,(including my great grandmother)after her maiden voyage.she set out for China,only to break her back on the "Fifeshire rock" Nelson. The book made the voyagers so alive that I was able to conjour,how great grandma,who had had a brother born on board on the voyage, must have felt part of the family of the ship. the best book I've read in the last decade!"},
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{"latitude": "-41.26875", "longitude": "173.265807", "title" : "Reader Hugh Oliver writes: ", "content" : "Wrote, that the family feeling, invoked by the crew & passengers, in the book, reminded him of the catastrophy of the wreck of the Fifeshire, off the coast of Nelson in 1842, when his great grand mother (aged 6)saw yhe end of the ship whose maiden voyage had been her home for 5 months."},
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{"latitude": "0", "longitude": "0", "title" : "Reader Godwin Pelissero writes: ", "content" : "Just finished Sea of Poppies; an outstanding read. I'm ready and waiting for more!"},
{"latitude": "34.1490875", "longitude": "76.8259652", "title" : "Reader Saurabh Seroo writes: ", "content" : "This is an amazing book. As good as any trio-logy including the LOTR. Brilliant.  "},
{"latitude": "49.263588", "longitude": "-123.138565", "title" : "Reader H.c. mookerjee writes: ", "content" : "Wonderful book - anxiously awaiting sequel."},
{"latitude": "41.552587", "longitude": "-72.6565965", "title" : "Reader Paromita Sanyal writes: ", "content" : "Be prepared to be engrossed as you discover the rich trove of historical and social minutiae which animate characters from two-centuries ago, implicated in the political economy of the British opium trade. The reader is free to choose between Ghosh the enthralling raconteur, brimming with fantastic tales of bygone eras, and Ghosh the seasoned anthropologist, opening up a long forgotten chapter of history. Ghosh’s unparalleled mastery lies in making knowledge and narrative commensurable. Let Sea of Poppies be remembered as a mnemonic gift from a literary genius who labors to remind us that globalization is as ancient as the colonial empire-building endeavor and that capital and labor have always crossed territorial boundaries in the interest of trade, whether freely or by coercion. Undoubtedly, the trilogy promises to be a breathtaking accomplishment, and this book will keep you craving for more."},
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{"latitude": "13.060416", "longitude": "80.249634", "title" : "Reader Aparna Srinivas writes: ", "content" : "I loved it -- especially the lovely languages like ghantis in the tower."},
{"latitude": "35.887004", "longitude": "14.529366", "title" : "Reader Josef Galea writes: ", "content" : "Just finished the book and came on the internet to find out more and learned that this is the first book in a trilogy. Looking forward to the next 2 in the series"},
{"latitude": "0", "longitude": "0", "title" : "Reader Prema Raghunath writes: ", "content" : "One of the most evocative books ever! As one who grew up nearGhazipur, Patna, Varanasi, Calcutta, nostalgia mingled with total relate for Deeti"},
{"latitude": "13.060416", "longitude": "80.249634", "title" : "Reader Prema.raghunath writes: ", "content" : "I have already sent my message."},
{"latitude": "43.4239026", "longitude": "11.8818738", "title" : "Reader Sandra writes: ", "content" : "When is the next one coming out?? can't wait."},
{"latitude": "45.326155", "longitude": "-79.220133", "title" : "Reader Deb Curtis writes: ", "content" : "I just love the old Franglais and the mixture of languages.  I was utterly absorbed.  Kalua is truly a hero.  I want to be Paulette and I hope Zachary remains noble.  Serang Ali is an exciting mystery too.  Was so thrilled to hear there's a trilogy.  Can't wait."},
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{"latitude": "47.3690239", "longitude": "8.5380326", "title" : "Reader Natasha writes: ", "content" : "Fascinating, had barely finished the last page and was already craving for the next book!"},
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{"latitude": "51.6514022", "longitude": "5.2687214", "title" : "Reader Jenny van den Dool-Phelps writes: ", "content" : "I hadn't finished. I wrote that Paulette's dialogue and that of Baboo...became familiar and understandable but I believe that the book would have benefited without this emphasis on the contemporary language. Enjoyment factor reduced. "},
{"latitude": "35.7465122599", "longitude": "118.125", "title" : "Reader Shrilakshmi Subramanian writes: ", "content" : "At the end of the book, the predominant thought was when I could lay my hands on the second book of trilogy! As in the past, Amitav has concocted another gripping story."},
{"latitude": "12.971606", "longitude": "77.594376", "title" : "Reader Shrilakshmi Subramanian writes: ", "content" : "At the end of the book, the predominant thought was when I could lay my hands on the second book of trilogy! As in the past, Amitav has concocted another gripping story."},
{"latitude": "27.4666667", "longitude": "89.6416667", "title" : "Reader Lexi writes: ", "content" : "I started this book while I was working as a volunteer doctor in Bhutan and it journeyed with me back to New York. It left me hungry for more and to finally take my sabbatical to India. "},
{"latitude": "-26.522503", "longitude": "31.465866", "title" : "Reader Deborah Lee writes: ", "content" : "Interesting book but found the Indian dialogue rather confusing.  Would have been useful to have a glossary in the back."},
{"latitude": "40.7971774152", "longitude": "-111.950683594", "title" : "Reader Debra Olson writes: ", "content" : "Such a beautiful book.  The characters are alive on the page. One of my most enjoyable reads."},
{"latitude": "-4.56547355071", "longitude": "32.2998046875", "title" : "Reader Mrin writes: ", "content" : "The book was unputdownable. Had a lot of fun reading the dialogues and figuring out the origins of many of the words. The Chrestomathy is certainly a delightful compilation"},
{"latitude": "-33.867139", "longitude": "151.207114", "title" : "Reader Aparna Das Sadhukhan writes: ", "content" : "Reading The Sea of Poppies has a dreamlike/hypnagogic quality to it. The books has a quaint feel..it transports you into a time and place so effectively, that it takes you a while to come back to your present each time you close the book. Can't wait for the next!"},
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{"latitude": "45.4812576", "longitude": "-122.6319208", "title" : "Reader Erica Boulay writes: ", "content" : "Transnational Literature class at Reed College loves "Sea of Poppies" !"},
{"latitude": "39.2322531417", "longitude": "33.1787109375", "title" : "Reader Bogac Ergene writes: ", "content" : "Brilliant book. But I agree with others that the ending felt a bit rushed."},
{"latitude": "24.7758053", "longitude": "92.7945185", "title" : "Reader Promit Chakraborty writes: ", "content" : "I was hesitant about reading the book because it is the first of Ghosh's works I have read..but once i started i couldn't put it down. Great book!!"},
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{"latitude": "43.8616966", "longitude": "5.4301116", "title" : "Reader Jan writes: ", "content" : "closing this book after the last sentence is like waiving goodbye to a good friend after her long and joyfull visit. hopes she comes back soon!"},
{"latitude": "-34.92577", "longitude": "138.599732", "title" : "Reader Spencer writes: ", "content" : "An exhilarating book that captivated from start to finish. Historical fiction at its best. Would really like to know when we're likely to see book two published. "},
{"latitude": "48.1391265", "longitude": "11.5801863", "title" : "Reader Sandra writes: ", "content" : "Loved the book!!!When will the second part be published? "},
{"latitude": "25.7848", "longitude": "84.7274", "title" : "Reader Reyazul Haque writes: ", "content" : "A great novel about colonialism, have great relevance in our times. The processes to exploit people particularly peasants, by imperialists, described in novel, are very same in our times in India and most of third world countries."},
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{"latitude": "30.658602", "longitude": "104.064857", "title" : "Reader Kate Griffiths writes: ", "content" : "I loved this book, magical, poetic, can't wait to read more. Continues to make me wonder about the universal themes of journeying - home - migration and return."},
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