Kavita Kanè

This book, Ahalya’s awakening, is 358 pages long and has more than 20 chapters. The book's prologue introduces Indra's shocking character and his desire for Ahalya. The story is written in simple language that readers of any age can understand. For any book, the first chapter always gives a lasting impression and drives the reader to continue reading. Here, the first chapter is titled ‘The twins’, which talks of the advent of Ahalya’s life and the sheer happiness she brought into the world of King Mudgal.

As the story proceeds, each of them tends to unveil a new facet of Ahalya’s life. There are many interesting encounters, and it becomes a good read. Thus, this book is a must-read for anyone willing to go for a good read.

… (mais)

Wow such an amazing book. We have all read and watched many versions of Mahabaratha since our childhood, but this book is unique as it portrays the events from the eyes of less thought about characters in Mahabaratha. I loved every second of this adventure. I made me see the the events of Mahabaratha in a different light.
I would suggest all Indians to read this just for it's unique point of view if not for anything else. w have been fed one version of Mahabaratha and this sort of makes you question some things you took for granted.
Loved it!!! Keep writing!!!… (mais)

I put off reading it after about 50% of the book because I didn't care about it at all. I like Mahabharata. I actually love it. And I liked the author's other book, Sita's Sister. But this one didn't capture my interest.
And I absolutely don't want to read about a made up character when there are so many suppressed voices in the epic itself. Fir example, the actual Karna's Wife who was a low-caste queen among the others and definitely must have felt like an outsider?

Whatever. I closed this book and never wanted to read it again. I guess that says a lot.
… (mais)

This is the book which recites the great mythological Ramayana in Urmila's perspective. In this book Author has given Urmila the center character and really impressed by her character in this book. Author has shown Urmila as a strong women who is a bridge between 4 sisters kirti, mandavi and Sita. She does not stand any injustice done in the society, she gives her voice to it. She is shown as a learned philosophical character who can handle administration of the kingdom as well a scholar of Upanishads and Vedas. This book shows how strong she is when Laxman leaves Ayodhya to be with his brother for exile and how she handles the family in their absence. Author has also shown love between Laxman and Urmila with lot of passion and romance. In all the book is a Goodread... :)… (mais)