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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
Claimed as 'Blockbuster Book of 2015' before its release, Scion of Ikshvaku, Book #1 of Ram Chandra Series, was a good read, though it was not as engrossing as Shiva Trilogy. The major story arc remains the same as the original epic, which dulled the climax and made it highly predictable. But it still has few surprises in its pages. Combining his imagination, philosophy and scientific approach of our mythology, Amish narrated the events from Ram's birth to Sita's abduction. To be honest, my expectations were more. Anyway, the book is still a good read.
This book has seriously clenched the thirst of my soul. Indian mythology and philosophy has no bounds indeed. This book makes one soar in the highest skies of Indian mythology. Ram’s character has the capability to invoke awe in almost every homo sapien! What hit me most in this book was the innocent character of Ram’s rakhi-sister Roshni, also Manthara’s daughter. Her character was so sweet and child-like that she really seemed like a child-goddess. But the brutality with which she was raped and murdered made me cry in anger. That was the only part I was angry on Ram for his law-abiding nature. That part literally moved me to tears. It made me question the current situation of women in the world.
All in all, this book is a must-read in a lifetime because, duh, YOLO!! Read it!!
All in all, this book is a must-read in a lifetime because, duh, YOLO!! Read it!!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A little dissappointed as it did not much satisfy my standards of Shiva Trilogy...
But then i must admit that i am eagerly waiting for the next books of the series...
But then i must admit that i am eagerly waiting for the next books of the series...
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
It was only an okay experience. I was expecting much more. Hence, this turned out to be a disappointment.
Between Touchès and Bhabhis and countless contradictions among his own logical flow, this rewritten Purana's liberal modern interpretation seems a far lesser evil. While his story telling is compelling, it is hard to digest his subtle hint of Hinduism as all encompassing and unreasonable cycling back to its current practice in Northern part of India. As a fiction, it fails to take shape and give the titular character a strong reason for doing anything. He's established as a stoic and rational human, but he commits too many errors of not committing to his own cause! Faulty reasoning and arguing from result is evident through out. A thorough underperformer
The writing could have been better did not find it compelling as other books from author.
The only way this books come close to Immortals of Meluha is by mentioning the word in the book . The story isn't gripping , feeble attempt at explaining the society and its philosophy. One star for showing a charismatic Sita, One for some carefully woven dialogue at some places and one star for expecting something better in the next book