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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
I picked this book as a gift, and thought would enjoy. Unfortunately, it was boring and monotonous.
The nirbhaya style rape was undigestable.
Some chapters were unnecessarily stretched and predictable (maybe bec I was familiar with Ramayana story)!
The nirbhaya style rape was undigestable.
Some chapters were unnecessarily stretched and predictable (maybe bec I was familiar with Ramayana story)!
An epic fantasy rooted in Indian history - https://www.alwroteabook.com/2022/08/29/scions-of-ikshvaku-by-amish/
I picked up the book with a sense of obligation on not having read sufficient Indian authors this year and that Prime had given this book to me for free.
I have great admiration for the author attempting a multi-linear narrative. The book having read it and seeing the length did not seem to require it. Narration style did not seem consistent, the change from First person perspective to Third person could have been smoother in instances.
Coming to spoiler less comments.
Some of supporting characters seem a little uncooked. The four brothers are better chiseled, but you don't spend enough time with them to actually empathize significantly. There are instances where author's attempt at establishing the character details seem very transparent.
For readers of the Shiva Trilogy, there will be callbacks which being delight.
Coming to more details and hence spoilers.
When Dasarath is introduced, few lines in I had already grown a dislike for the character. He is a classist, arrogant king supposedly "Chakravarti" but the scenes make you question how this person ever reached that title. You are not going to get much background on this character and hence my opinion of undercooked characters. This is also true of some more characters. There are instances where author resorts to strong almost stereotypical representation of characters which I feel undermines the character and the writing.
Ravaan is introduced early and based on the multi-linear narrative I have a character I know is important but cannot understand since he is in another book.
The story is passable, the adaptions of mythical elements which were novel in the previous series are just appreciable in this.
I would prefer an appendix of what sources he has used and how he has changed them at the end of the book, I believe that it will give readers a better glimpse into the world. I have seen this in Mathew Reilly's Michael J Sullivan's and Marry Robinette Kowal's works, thriller, fantasy and sci-fi genre was respectively.
Unless I get from trusted sources that the series in conjunction with the 2,3 and 4 become really better, this is a series I am happy to not complete.
PS: Written on mobile, will try and edit later.
I have great admiration for the author attempting a multi-linear narrative. The book having read it and seeing the length did not seem to require it. Narration style did not seem consistent, the change from First person perspective to Third person could have been smoother in instances.
Coming to spoiler less comments.
Some of supporting characters seem a little uncooked. The four brothers are better chiseled, but you don't spend enough time with them to actually empathize significantly. There are instances where author's attempt at establishing the character details seem very transparent.
For readers of the Shiva Trilogy, there will be callbacks which being delight.
Coming to more details and hence spoilers.
When Dasarath is introduced, few lines in I had already grown a dislike for the character. He is a classist, arrogant king supposedly "Chakravarti" but the scenes make you question how this person ever reached that title. You are not going to get much background on this character and hence my opinion of undercooked characters. This is also true of some more characters. There are instances where author resorts to strong almost stereotypical representation of characters which I feel undermines the character and the writing.
Ravaan is introduced early and based on the multi-linear narrative I have a character I know is important but cannot understand since he is in another book.
The story is passable, the adaptions of mythical elements which were novel in the previous series are just appreciable in this.
I would prefer an appendix of what sources he has used and how he has changed them at the end of the book, I believe that it will give readers a better glimpse into the world. I have seen this in Mathew Reilly's Michael J Sullivan's and Marry Robinette Kowal's works, thriller, fantasy and sci-fi genre was respectively.
Unless I get from trusted sources that the series in conjunction with the 2,3 and 4 become really better, this is a series I am happy to not complete.
PS: Written on mobile, will try and edit later.
Van Akshay gekregen. Gelezen in Agra en op het vliegtuig.
It is a good, well written and much needed book for the generation of kids like me who are disconnected from our own mythology. Hindu Mythology, no matter what your belief, is an incredible form of story telling and you have to adjust and re-tell it from time-to-time.
I picked this book up after a couple of people around me nudged me to try Amish as I stated that I tried reading the first book in the Shiva trilogy but hated the genre. I am still not a fan of the genre as I do not tend to be religious, but the writing, the lessons and the parallels drawn from the real world are all plausible and commendable.
A well written book indeed
I picked this book up after a couple of people around me nudged me to try Amish as I stated that I tried reading the first book in the Shiva trilogy but hated the genre. I am still not a fan of the genre as I do not tend to be religious, but the writing, the lessons and the parallels drawn from the real world are all plausible and commendable.
A well written book indeed
Stunning. Gripping. Enchanting.
A must read.
Amish has created the magic of 'The Immortals of Meluha' all over again in this amazing debut of the Ram Chandra Series!
A must read.
Amish has created the magic of 'The Immortals of Meluha' all over again in this amazing debut of the Ram Chandra Series!
Ramayana is not my favourite Indian epic because of many reasons. So I was a little skeptic while reading this and was wondering how Amish will treat this story. I was not disappointed. As always Amish managed to give a whole new perspective to this age-old classic and presented all the characters in a whole new light. I finished the book in a single sitting and can't wait to read the next one.
Some scenes were really good. Unnecessarily used Sanskrit. Motivation ≠ Action = Confusion.
Naga is not the key to everything unexplainable. Could have invented something new.
The Immortal of Meluha is still the best book with by Amish, one of my favourites.
Laxman doesn't need to use American gibberish to land a joke. I'm hoping Amish wouldn't make him utter 'blimey!' in the next book.
Naga is not the key to everything unexplainable. Could have invented something new.
The Immortal of Meluha is still the best book with by Amish, one of my favourites.
Laxman doesn't need to use American gibberish to land a joke. I'm hoping Amish wouldn't make him utter 'blimey!' in the next book.
[Spoiler Alert]
Like always, Amish has delivered a read which entices you through the entire book. One part where I have felt uncomfortable was using the Draupadi's swayamvar story as Sita's. I have expected more philosophical insight into the conversations between Ram and Viswamitra, Ram and Lakhman, and Ram and Sita, but it was a disappointment to not find much on that front.
Abridging Ramayana is no joke, Its a commendable feat to try to abridge first half of Ramayana in 300 pages.
Like always, Amish has delivered a read which entices you through the entire book. One part where I have felt uncomfortable was using the Draupadi's swayamvar story as Sita's. I have expected more philosophical insight into the conversations between Ram and Viswamitra, Ram and Lakhman, and Ram and Sita, but it was a disappointment to not find much on that front.
Abridging Ramayana is no joke, Its a commendable feat to try to abridge first half of Ramayana in 300 pages.
Scion of Ikshvaku is the first book of the author's Ramchandra Trilogy.
It's the story of Rama, the Descendant of the Ikshvaku Dynasty!
It's the story of Rama, the Descendant of the Ikshvaku Dynasty!