chaithravasant's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cinnatay's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jan_z's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
As someone who grew up with Mahabharata stories, a book from Draupadi's perspective sounded amazing but this was such a disappointment. The book is from a first person's pov and so you see characters only from her dimension.
I liked certain aspects of the story, like her relationship with her brother and Krishna and the way they showed Kunti and Drau adi's relationship also. It was refreshing.
But overall, it was a disappointment.
I liked certain aspects of the story, like her relationship with her brother and Krishna and the way they showed Kunti and Drau adi's relationship also. It was refreshing.
But overall, it was a disappointment.
medhgau's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
really cool concept but personally not my favorite style of writing
shrutialavala's review against another edition
first person pov and I don’t think I like retellings that much
himangshu8_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
When we read the epic tale of Mahabharata, we often read it from the perspective of the kings, or you can say the male counterparts. But this book does the complete opposite, it presents to you the female perspective of Mahabharata.
We often ignore the fact that how much Important was Draupadi in the tale of Mahabharata was. We talked about the sacrifice of Kunti, the Pandavas, and the Kauravas. But we ignore the fact that Draupadi was the one who started the war among the brothers.
She had also lost her beloved brother her family and her most precious sons. Can you imagine how the great queen of Indraprastha, and Daughter of Drupad had lived her life? What did she feel when she had lost everything that she desired?
This book highlights everything about Draupadi’s birth to her death. Trust me her journey was as incredible and chaotic as the Pandavas. She can be held as the icon of Women's empowerment.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni wrote this book with immense research and dedication. She also included some of her views and reactions in the story. So don't think of everything as real. Read it like fiction, you will enjoy every bit of it.
There is not much to talk about the character development because everything is the same in the epic Mahabharata.
RATING: 5/5
I recommend this book to everyone. It has something unique to offer to everyone.
We often ignore the fact that how much Important was Draupadi in the tale of Mahabharata was. We talked about the sacrifice of Kunti, the Pandavas, and the Kauravas. But we ignore the fact that Draupadi was the one who started the war among the brothers.
She had also lost her beloved brother her family and her most precious sons. Can you imagine how the great queen of Indraprastha, and Daughter of Drupad had lived her life? What did she feel when she had lost everything that she desired?
This book highlights everything about Draupadi’s birth to her death. Trust me her journey was as incredible and chaotic as the Pandavas. She can be held as the icon of Women's empowerment.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni wrote this book with immense research and dedication. She also included some of her views and reactions in the story. So don't think of everything as real. Read it like fiction, you will enjoy every bit of it.
There is not much to talk about the character development because everything is the same in the epic Mahabharata.
RATING: 5/5
I recommend this book to everyone. It has something unique to offer to everyone.
parfait52's review against another edition
I didn't finish it because I had gotten almost halfway through and realized I didn't care for any of the characters. The author's writing style also isn't my personal preference. There was the occasional really pretty line or section of prose, but not enough to stimulate my brain. Maybe it was the wrong book at the wrong time for me, and I need to try it again later.
_honeydelarose's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
rimjhimvyas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75