The Poison Tree

The poison tree is a story of love set in Bengal. It is translated from its original language text. The translation is good and the book retains its strong writing style and does not lose any meaning or descriptions. The author is solid and he is strong with realism. The book features riveting plots and an assortment of dramatic characters. It also questions morality along the way. Yes it is a love story but the passion the author displays for the area are obvious in their words. The book was originally published in 1873 but the writing appeals to a large audience and a century later the plot still hits the spot.

The storyline orbits around situations of love, marriage, infidelity and death. The main characters are well developed and complex. Take your time reading this book as it can be a truly complex exposer to the issues that face us every day. The book is translated so be ware and read at a pace you can digest slowly. The complex characters warrant contemplation also. The book is timeless and the characters the same. The story is a grabber and as plots unfold you won’t be able to put it down. A great book for mature readers.