My Rating - 3 out of 5 stars
Publisher - Harper Collins
Genre - Mythological Fiction
Publishing year - 2019
Language - English
ISBN - 978-93-5357-076-7
Pages - 350
The first book Narasimha is a part of The Mahaavatar Trilogy, written by Kevin Missal. The cover page is bewitching. It is based on the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who killed the corrupt and became an avatar.
Publisher - Harper Collins
Genre - Mythological Fiction
Publishing year - 2019
Language - English
ISBN - 978-93-5357-076-7
Pages - 350
My Review -
The story begins with the death of Kayadhu, mother of Anuhrad, and Prahlad, wife of Hiranyakashyap. In the absence of Kayadhu's husband, Lord Indra breaks the truce, and it causes an unending war between Devas and Asuras. Hiranyakashyap, loaded with a vengeance, seeks the help of Danavs and ancient Astra.
In the battleground, Prahlad feels the need to have some faith to endure, and he turns to his teacher Narad for help. He soon becomes the disciple of Lord Vishnu. Asuras don't believe in Gods, and that makes Prahlad a traitor. Prahlad is stuck between right and wrong with the fading memories of his mother.
Anuhrad was sent to help his cousin Andhaka. He learned the truth about his father and uncle there, which devastates him. To kill Andhaka, a Simha known as Nara comes from exile and helps Bhairav, the Ganas leader. Nara left the war years ago, and when he comes, he fears the worst will happen. Hiranyakashyap finds a deadly weapon that will create mayhem. While Andhaka has some other plans which will change the course of the war.
The story is intriguing, and it has many sub-plots. Kevin Missal keeps the language and narration simple. The fabrication is anticipated, but the female characters like Holika, Dhriti, and Chenchen were portrayed as strong and skillful women. I also like Kayadhu's fierceness. The wicked personalities draw amicably; one can feel compassion for them.
This is a story of revenge, redemption, friendship, and loyalty. I'll be hoping to have more suspense in the second book. If you like fast-paced mythological fiction, pick this book.
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Anuhrad was sent to help his cousin Andhaka. He learned the truth about his father and uncle there, which devastates him. To kill Andhaka, a Simha known as Nara comes from exile and helps Bhairav, the Ganas leader. Nara left the war years ago, and when he comes, he fears the worst will happen. Hiranyakashyap finds a deadly weapon that will create mayhem. While Andhaka has some other plans which will change the course of the war.
The story is intriguing, and it has many sub-plots. Kevin Missal keeps the language and narration simple. The fabrication is anticipated, but the female characters like Holika, Dhriti, and Chenchen were portrayed as strong and skillful women. I also like Kayadhu's fierceness. The wicked personalities draw amicably; one can feel compassion for them.
Hiranya arched his brows. Perhaps you can call me noble, my child. Your mother's death has brought out the worst in me. I have to do things for this empire, for this throne, that I'm not proud of. But you don't. You have no reason to. I am an uneducated, brash man from the streets of Pataal, but you... you have a different upbringing.
This is a story of revenge, redemption, friendship, and loyalty. I'll be hoping to have more suspense in the second book. If you like fast-paced mythological fiction, pick this book.
Grab your copy now - Amazon IN Amazon US
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