Mahabharata: A Modern Retelling by Vinay Dharwadker, Carole Satyamurti, Wendy Doniger

Mahabharata: A Modern Retelling

Vinay Dharwadker, Carole Satyamurti, Wendy Doniger

928 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

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Originally composed approximately two thousand years ago, the Mahabharata tells the story of a royal dynasty, descended from gods, whose feud over their kingdom results in a devastating war. But it contains much more than conflict. An epic masterp...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
inspiring 100%
sad 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.46

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