himangshu8_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
If you want to go into the fascinating world of ancient India and challenge your perceptions of good and evil, then “Raavan: The Enemy of Aryavarta" by Amish Tripathi is the perfect Book to read. It’s the third book of Amish’s Ram Chandra series.
The book is set in ancient India, where all kingdoms are battling for power, and are banning trade across India, because of the belief that the “Vaishais” are playing Foul play in trade. Raavan who became the prince of Lanka is a brilliant strategist when it comes to trade and warfare. He sets his eye on the throne of Ayodhya So that he can rule the whole of India.
From this story, we get a deep understanding of Raavan’s character and his thinking process. It also shows that nobody is perfect as these books highlight the flaws of Ram and Sita as well. We get to know Raavan’s love for family and his land.
The book is actually one step better in terms of world-building and character development than the previous books in the series. Its fiction aspect is very well-researched.
### Attractive points:
- In-depth exploration of a complex character: Raavan is one of the most complex characters in Indian history. And Amish perfectly depicted all of his aspects like his weaknesses, strengths, etc.
- Immersive world-building: Amish explains every detail of the world very vividly, so all the readers get a very good view of the ancient world where the whole story is set.
- Thought-provoking exploration of morality: One of the most interesting aspects of the book is its exploration of the grey areas of morality. Rather than defining what is good and what is evil. The book gives readers a complex thought of the morality of good and evil.
Rating 5/5
This book is recommended to everyone who is looking for a very interesting read. This book is very engaging and it doesn’t disappoint you at any point.
The book is set in ancient India, where all kingdoms are battling for power, and are banning trade across India, because of the belief that the “Vaishais” are playing Foul play in trade. Raavan who became the prince of Lanka is a brilliant strategist when it comes to trade and warfare. He sets his eye on the throne of Ayodhya So that he can rule the whole of India.
From this story, we get a deep understanding of Raavan’s character and his thinking process. It also shows that nobody is perfect as these books highlight the flaws of Ram and Sita as well. We get to know Raavan’s love for family and his land.
The book is actually one step better in terms of world-building and character development than the previous books in the series. Its fiction aspect is very well-researched.
### Attractive points:
- In-depth exploration of a complex character: Raavan is one of the most complex characters in Indian history. And Amish perfectly depicted all of his aspects like his weaknesses, strengths, etc.
- Immersive world-building: Amish explains every detail of the world very vividly, so all the readers get a very good view of the ancient world where the whole story is set.
- Thought-provoking exploration of morality: One of the most interesting aspects of the book is its exploration of the grey areas of morality. Rather than defining what is good and what is evil. The book gives readers a complex thought of the morality of good and evil.
Rating 5/5
This book is recommended to everyone who is looking for a very interesting read. This book is very engaging and it doesn’t disappoint you at any point.
mortalthanos's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rud_reads_books_lmao's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
travel_by_pages's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.75
charitacherry's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
viveknshah's review against another edition
4.0
Just when I thought Amish was losing his touch with the disappointing run I have had with the last 3 books, he redeems himself. It does help that there is lesser pop cult literature on Raavan and Kumbhakaran which gives him a bit more leeway to apply his creative license without offending the construct of the wider audience. His multilinear narrative approach is one of the firsts I am coming across in Indian writing so just for going down that path, I'd give him a brownie point. His writing style remains crisp and gripping even if his exaggerations or liberty with the storyline neednt be. What's interesting is how current trends from a philosophical stand point get intertwined into his storyline with characters centuries ago debating on issues we find relevant today. One of Amish's strength has been his research and mixing it up with the right amount of fiction to add a ring of realism to his stories and his characters and I feel he gets his mojo back with this one.
rajde_bhakti24's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
drogon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
nikhilesh's review against another edition
3.0
Another entertaining entry in the Maluha multiverse. However, it is not as gripping as the original trilogy anymore. Either because the narrative has worn itself out or there isn't much left to explore.
cryptic_nerd's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0