A review by uncreativeoops
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel

emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Kinda difficult to rate a retelling if you don't know the original (tho i'm really interested in it now and might try to find a translated version), but it definitely worked as a story even without prior knowledge. The only thing I was disappointed in was the ending, probably because Kaikeyi's story ends at the beginning of the ramayana, so it didn't really feel like a satisfying conclusion. But the relationships especially between the female characters were really well done and I liked how politics and economics were included in the plot (even if everything felt a bit rushed and surface level). Also aroace representation:)
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