A moving account of a Bengali family visiting Dhaka in Bangladesh during the times of India’s partition with Bangladesh, Second World War events, and the communal riots in the early 1960s. A thoroughly researched book by one of the greatest of great writers I have ever read. The novel won a Sahitya Akademi Award for its portrayal of the great events of the time.

I started reading Ghosh with 'The Glass Palace' and that remained my favourite among his works - The Calcutta Chromosome (brilliant work too!), Sea of Poppies and The Hungry Tide. Until I read 'The Shadow Lines'.

It reads beautifully, like any Amitav Ghosh work. When it comes to using language, he is easily one of the best. Unlike most of his other works, there is much less research as such that has gone in. So he basically plays with different kinds of people - right up his alley being an ...

A book that is the perfect amalgamation of memories. Things that we often forget in the maze of life, memories that usually become scattered, all compiled and made into a beautiful book.A must read for all those who have had a childhood full of memories of all variants, Love, lies,happiness and most importantly realization. Splendid work by Amitav Ghosh.

A series of inter-weaving stories transgressing epochs and national borders, moving in and out of imaginations and visions of reality, concludes to finish an amazing tale. It has a pretty good narration and graphic description of almost everything from places to emotions. In particular the story is pretty amazing in itself but the way he unfolds the story makes it even more engrossing. Hats off to Amitav Ghosh.

Amitav Ghosh is a very well recognized writer from India. This novel is a very good example.

A good book is one which leads you to read another one, this book led me to read another books of Ghosh. The art of describing comes superbly to the author. The plot is simple and captures your interest till the end. I recommend it to sincere readers.

The wonderful novel from the greatest writter of India. I bealcame fan of his writing skill. The way he writes the book is awesome

Amitav Ghosh is among the best Indian writers and this is one of his best book.Like all his books this one too is rich with informations and covers a lot of areas.Honestly,I don't consider myself capable of judging his book.
This book has a special connection with my name and I had to read it.
Printing and the condition of the book was perfect.
Flipkart is my favourite shopping destination and delivery was quick.

An absolutely amazing book. Slightly monotonous at times, but beautiful. The language is lovely and picturesque. I ended the book with a contented sigh and smile on my lips. Perfect for old Kolkata lovers.

Another great book by Amitav ghosh. A phenomenal tale related in a most engaging manner. Makes you want see the places described. no doubt it is an excellent piece of literary work . Amitav Ghosh got Sahitya Akademi award for this book