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madhupria's review against another edition
4.0
Kalki contrasts the relationship of Kamali and Kannabiran to that of Sivakami and Mamallar to illustrate the tumultuous nature of the latter relationship. The insecurity and tangling of emotions and the ensuing drama is engrossing. We also see the flaws/short-comings of many characters including Aayanar, Sivakami, Mamallar and Mahendra Varmar.
Mahendra Varmar is on display in this volume. His tactics could be seen as particularly competent, but also seen as cold and calculating because of his lack of care for the feelings of the people involved. He definitely comes off as an emperor first and a father second. The ruses and strategies to capture his foes and to prepare Kanchi for the impending invasion were quite fascinating. I'd say it's a solid read, if you ignore the fact that there weren't clear explanations/descriptions of how Mahendrar staved off Pulikesi for nine months.
Mahendra Varmar is on display in this volume. His tactics could be seen as particularly competent, but also seen as cold and calculating because of his lack of care for the feelings of the people involved. He definitely comes off as an emperor first and a father second. The ruses and strategies to capture his foes and to prepare Kanchi for the impending invasion were quite fascinating. I'd say it's a solid read, if you ignore the fact that there weren't clear explanations/descriptions of how Mahendrar staved off Pulikesi for nine months.
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