After the great success of the shiva trilogy a lot of new authors have found confidence to draw from indian mythologies and make a attempt at historical fiction.Krishna Udayashankar was getting good reviews about this book and after having okayish experience with shiva trilogy i bought this.......but after due thought.The book draws some basic premises from early to mid part of mahabharat but the author generally creates her own world and characters which is a plus point.Contrary to popular opinion i didn't find the characters well developed or even starting to develop except mostly govinda, shikhandin and to some extent panchali. pandavs/kauravs/bhishm are all pawns in the hands of govinda shauri.It almost felt like govinda shauri is way too smart and rest a little too dumb, for my liking.One thing that i found is that writing of the author was better than amish tripathi and she has woven a more complex and detailed plot with greater depth.However, by the end of the book you do get a sense of familiarity with the plot w.r.t Shiva trilogy and happenings in mahabharat.I haven't ordered the second part right away as the book hasn't made me too excited like immortals did but a very commendable effort. This genre seems to be overloaded currently and yet Krishna Udaysaankar's Govinda sets itself apart. The shades that she sets for each character of Mahabharata tale is distinctly refreshing and surprisingly there is a sense of a mystery thriller even in a tale that any Indian would have heard and read umpteen number of times. Eagerly awaiting the next in line of The Aryavarta Chronicles.....
Intriguing read & viewpoint on the Mahabharata, a re imagining if you will
—ezbi
Super awesome book on the long lost city of Dwaraka...
—dodgerslover
Review soon. Brain needs to recuperate o_o
—HaiiTayTayBoo
Retelling of Mahabharata at Peaks.........
—gluckaufova
Absolutely enjoyed it !
—Haley
