Asura, The tale of the Vanquished

Author : Anand Neelakantan
Review:

Finally finished the book Asura- The tale of the vanquished. In short, the review - A maginificent book, but heavy weight. This is out and out Dravidian literature, so we can feel the author being more in his comfort zone playing with his imagination. The way he describes Lanka, the beautiful landscapes and scenaries of the island, the Ocean and southern India, the people, the administration and the judiciary systems , he really transports u into that magical world..Sometimes I did feel he might have borrowed heavily from Ponniyin Selvan, It felt like I am reading kalki sometimes. Where the plot has a setback is that it is written in the first person narrative..So too many mind ramblings... And secondly unlike Mahabharata where both the sides have gray shades,and justice can tilt eitherwise, it is tough to justify the carrying away of Sita,whatever the mind ramblings are !! The plot falters there badly. Every aide and general of Ravana are described in great detail. You will get to know about them, you will start respecting them.The vanquished who fought for the glory of the Asuras and their king.So if you are looking for a serious read and ready to be transported to the magical kingdom of Lanka ,it's proud Emperor and his admirable generals, this book is for you !!!

Recommended : 👍 
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