
On Stranger Tides
Tim Powers's On Stranger Tides (1987) is a historical fantasy and pirate adventure novel. Readers will find themes of Jamaica and pirates.
24 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.
At about 388 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 1988 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 1988 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote On Stranger Tides?
On Stranger Tides was written by Tim Powers and first published in 1987.
What genre is On Stranger Tides?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Pirate Fiction.
How long is On Stranger Tides?
The median edition has 388 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to On Stranger Tides?
Readers who like it often enjoy Airborn, Innocent Voyage and Pirates!.
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