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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
This sequel is definitely better than the first book in the series. What I really like about these books is that Mr. Gupta is not just telling a story, but also some important bits of information about the Sanatan tradition which are perhaps not widely known. This book certainly had much more action, and its ending certainly would leave you wishing you had the third book with you. But alas, we would have to wait for the conclusion.
I have seen Mr. Gupta's two appearances on Ranveer Allahbadia's youtube podcast and I must say that he has great oratory skills. Keeping that in mind, I feel that these books probably would have been much better if they were written in Hindi. I understand that there are reasons behind writing such books in English, but I have this feeling nevertheless.
Waiting for the third book. Hopefully comes out soon.
I have seen Mr. Gupta's two appearances on Ranveer Allahbadia's youtube podcast and I must say that he has great oratory skills. Keeping that in mind, I feel that these books probably would have been much better if they were written in Hindi. I understand that there are reasons behind writing such books in English, but I have this feeling nevertheless.
Waiting for the third book. Hopefully comes out soon.
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
relaxing
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Better than the first part . But still have many plot Holes.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Though I found the first book very disappointing, I decided to persist and finish the series. This is a little better than the first book, but well – just some.
This continues the story from book 1 which had the mystery character Om who was in captivity. Prithvi is in search of him, and speaks to Mrs Batra. The plot is centred around the search for immortality which requires obtaining a set of codes and an aspect which Om holds. There are a diverse set of characters (including some historically famous ones) – Milarepa, Nagendra, Parashuram, Dhanavantari, Ashwatthama, LSD, Parimal, Dr Batra and others.
The plot does progress, and there are some good aspects to the level of research which has gone in. I felt the book was let down by the writing, especially the lack of depth to the characters.
This continues the story from book 1 which had the mystery character Om who was in captivity. Prithvi is in search of him, and speaks to Mrs Batra. The plot is centred around the search for immortality which requires obtaining a set of codes and an aspect which Om holds. There are a diverse set of characters (including some historically famous ones) – Milarepa, Nagendra, Parashuram, Dhanavantari, Ashwatthama, LSD, Parimal, Dr Batra and others.
The plot does progress, and there are some good aspects to the level of research which has gone in. I felt the book was let down by the writing, especially the lack of depth to the characters.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very engaging and holds you firm, until to finish it. Exicted for the last part.
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Book Review
Book: The Hidden Hindu 2
Author: Akshat Gupta
Publisher: Penguin India
Pages: 300
The Hidden Hindu 2 is the second part of the trilogy by author Akshat Gupta. Continuing the story from the first part, the author continues the journey of Om Shastri. I'll not talk much about the story here as it would be a spoiler for the ones who haven't read the first part.
The book shines in the area of character development, and I felt so contained with it because there was a lack of it in the first part, and this compensated for it beautifully. The way the history of the characters unfolds gave so much power and dimension to the story. The references to Hindu texts when mixed up with the author's imagination, gave a perfect setting for fantasy and fiction. The conversation between Prithvi and Mrs. Batra was another illuminating aspect of the book, as the whole story was narrated through their conversation. The ending was a blast and although I predicted a part of it, it was mind-boggling.
Somehow, the book was a little slow-paced compared to the first part. The elements of suspense and thriller could have been more. The information about Hindu Texts could have been a little more detailed. I would have enjoyed it more if the emotional connectivity with the characters could have arisen at some vulnerable moments.
Although I feel that this book was a crucial one as it was a book in between the trilogy, attempting to form the base for the final book, leaving threads and pieces in between to keep the reader engaged and hooked for the next part as well as covering the parts that needed to be worked on in the first. And thus, this book is successful in finding, keeping, and maintaining that balance.
I can't wait now to read the final part of the trilogy, after such a mind-blowing cliffhanger that the author left us at.
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review.
Book: The Hidden Hindu 2
Author: Akshat Gupta
Publisher: Penguin India
Pages: 300
The Hidden Hindu 2 is the second part of the trilogy by author Akshat Gupta. Continuing the story from the first part, the author continues the journey of Om Shastri. I'll not talk much about the story here as it would be a spoiler for the ones who haven't read the first part.
The book shines in the area of character development, and I felt so contained with it because there was a lack of it in the first part, and this compensated for it beautifully. The way the history of the characters unfolds gave so much power and dimension to the story. The references to Hindu texts when mixed up with the author's imagination, gave a perfect setting for fantasy and fiction. The conversation between Prithvi and Mrs. Batra was another illuminating aspect of the book, as the whole story was narrated through their conversation. The ending was a blast and although I predicted a part of it, it was mind-boggling.
Somehow, the book was a little slow-paced compared to the first part. The elements of suspense and thriller could have been more. The information about Hindu Texts could have been a little more detailed. I would have enjoyed it more if the emotional connectivity with the characters could have arisen at some vulnerable moments.
Although I feel that this book was a crucial one as it was a book in between the trilogy, attempting to form the base for the final book, leaving threads and pieces in between to keep the reader engaged and hooked for the next part as well as covering the parts that needed to be worked on in the first. And thus, this book is successful in finding, keeping, and maintaining that balance.
I can't wait now to read the final part of the trilogy, after such a mind-blowing cliffhanger that the author left us at.
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes