Ghosh: Sea of Poppies

Summary: Sea of Poppies by Ghosh (John Murray (2008)). (Stub — expand from highlights.)

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Last updated: 2026-05-07

Quotes

Identity and Caste

“Caste is a thing of the mind, but its chains are made of iron. To break them, one must first forget who they were told they were.” (p. 72)

Society and the Ibis

“A ship was a world in itself, where the laws of the land were washed away by the salt of the sea, and a new, desperate society was born.” (p. 215)

Decision Making

“Fate is a river, but even a river can be steered if you have a strong enough oar and the will to use it.” (p. 310)