bhavanagurram22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
gk52's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Great readingÂ
mahiee's review against another edition
2.0
The book is a mythic ride, but it's a bit like a rollercoaster in terms of pacing—thrilling at times, but with flashbacks almost exclusively used as a literary tool to explain away Sita's character. The plot does pick up towards the end, which gave me whiplash while glossing over events that I was excited to experience from Sita's eyes. Speaking of which...
I was excited about the promise of a deeper exploration of the Ramayana from Sita's perspective, but that excitement fizzled out. Amish keeps the series' tone intact, a comfort for loyal readers, yet the missed opportunity to delve into Sita's complexity leaves a void.
On a brighter note, Amish skillfully weaves in details from Hinduism's advanced ancient practices, giving us a glimpse of a forgotten era. It's like he's uncovering hidden treasures, painting his hypothesis into a picture of a time lost to us. Despite the bumps in the road, "SITA" is still worth the read for those fascinated by mythic realms and the mysteries of an ancient, advanced civilization.
I was excited about the promise of a deeper exploration of the Ramayana from Sita's perspective, but that excitement fizzled out. Amish keeps the series' tone intact, a comfort for loyal readers, yet the missed opportunity to delve into Sita's complexity leaves a void.
On a brighter note, Amish skillfully weaves in details from Hinduism's advanced ancient practices, giving us a glimpse of a forgotten era. It's like he's uncovering hidden treasures, painting his hypothesis into a picture of a time lost to us. Despite the bumps in the road, "SITA" is still worth the read for those fascinated by mythic realms and the mysteries of an ancient, advanced civilization.
madhur_jain's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
chhavianand's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
jishjitsu's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
anudeep_2902's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
booknerdy2020's review against another edition
5.0
When there are sequels to a book i tend to read the next part one after the other.
All i can say is that @authoramish has not dissapointed me at all with Sita and Ravaan. It's quite the opposite. Am amazed at how effortlessly the overlay takes place in both the parts.
Detailed and imaginative.
I absolutely loved a different take on events. Cannot wait to read the next two parts.
5/5
All i can say is that @authoramish has not dissapointed me at all with Sita and Ravaan. It's quite the opposite. Am amazed at how effortlessly the overlay takes place in both the parts.
Detailed and imaginative.
I absolutely loved a different take on events. Cannot wait to read the next two parts.
5/5
aanshim's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rashmig's review against another edition
4.0
2nd book in Ramchandra series, it portrays Sita's initial years and then retells the story from her perspective that we already read in Book 1 Ram. Additionally it also fills the gap where Ram wasn't in the narration.
I am a huge fan of Amish in fantasy-fiction among Indian authors. If you read his books esp Ramchndra series, it is woven with ancient and modern Indian threads. At one instance there is a mention of Rape case similar to Nirbhaya's (also in book 1 Ram). At another instance Sita pulls in vyomkesh jibe in one of her many interactions. However sometimes it could pull you out from the story and that's why I had 1 star cut off.
Another point in Amish's writing is that the characters can go on philosophical discussions, which can feel overwhelming to some. However i take it as Amish's style of writing. Also i learned from another Amish's book Immortal India, that writer and his family members indulge in such deep conversations every now and then. Hence it could be inspired by those events in his life.
The end of the novel leaves you at yet another cliffhanger (as with Amish's older novels). Can't wait to try my hands on Ravan.
Recommend to try it out and see for yourself.
I am a huge fan of Amish in fantasy-fiction among Indian authors. If you read his books esp Ramchndra series, it is woven with ancient and modern Indian threads. At one instance there is a mention of Rape case similar to Nirbhaya's (also in book 1 Ram). At another instance Sita pulls in vyomkesh jibe in one of her many interactions. However sometimes it could pull you out from the story and that's why I had 1 star cut off.
Another point in Amish's writing is that the characters can go on philosophical discussions, which can feel overwhelming to some. However i take it as Amish's style of writing. Also i learned from another Amish's book Immortal India, that writer and his family members indulge in such deep conversations every now and then. Hence it could be inspired by those events in his life.
The end of the novel leaves you at yet another cliffhanger (as with Amish's older novels). Can't wait to try my hands on Ravan.
Recommend to try it out and see for yourself.