"Sea of Poppies" is a fantastic book about India, set in a time when it is slowly falling under the British Raj, fueled by the opium trade and it's profits.

It boasts of a diverse, likable cast. The writing is such that I found myself put into the shoes of each character as it moved through the world of this novel. I could relate to their private trials and tribulations.

The funny bits are hilarious, but the book also has deeply unsettling scenes about human cruelty. All in all, I'm impressed with the writing, and am looking forward to reading the next edition of this trilogy.