booknerdy2020's review
3.0
KALKI By Kevin Missal
Kalki Hari born in a village called Shambala, learns of his heritage when tragedy strikes. He must learn and embrace the fact that is Lord Vishnu's avatar. It's about his journey of embracing his destiny.
Kalki Hari born in a village called Shambala, learns of his heritage when tragedy strikes. He must learn and embrace the fact that is Lord Vishnu's avatar. It's about his journey of embracing his destiny.
sravreads's review
1.0
Absolutely TERRIBLE. This book honestly is a very poorly written copycat of the Amish style trilogy books releasing and it’s so unengaging and Kalki is described as such a hotheaded hunk with no flaws and Lakshmi as the beauty with brains but these characters have no depth and no real reason to be rooted for. Definitely disappointed, I couldn’t even come to finishing.
thebookishtales's review
4.0
3.5 stars
“Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an upsurge in unrighteousness, at that time, I take birth again”
“Kalki” by Kevin Missal is the first book in the series. It is a mythological fiction which tells the story of the 10th incarnate of Vishnu, Kalki.
This book is set in Indragarh, the capital city of Keekatpur. Shambala is a village on the outskirts of Keekatpur.
Kalki Hari, a simple village boy from Shambala, lives with his brother and parents, Vishnuyath and Sumati. He is unaware of his heritage. Though untrained, he possesses remarkable strength.
His life takes a twist when his father is kidnapped by the Mlecchas, who are the thugs from the surrounding forests. In the midst of the disarray, he meets Kripacharya, who tells him he has the solution to all his confusions and the endless questions. Kripacharya is a Guru who had been a part of the ‘Mahayudh’, the battle against evil.
Kali is a descendant of a clan which is known for their evil and deceitful nature. He has got the kingdom of Keekatpur under his control, wants Kalki dead.
Kalki sets off on a battle to finish Adharm. Will he succeed in saving the world?
This was a very engaging book! Kudos to the author for building a lively world and weaving it beautifully in the story. This book was not a mythological retelling, but an engaging mythological fiction. The book had a beautiful map at the beginning which was beautiful! I love books with maps!
The characters are very excellently written and well placed in the story. The pace of the book is very good. Not too fast and not too slow. The size of the book is very huge. It made up for a very good read!
Looking forward to the next installment in this series!!
“Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an upsurge in unrighteousness, at that time, I take birth again”
“Kalki” by Kevin Missal is the first book in the series. It is a mythological fiction which tells the story of the 10th incarnate of Vishnu, Kalki.
This book is set in Indragarh, the capital city of Keekatpur. Shambala is a village on the outskirts of Keekatpur.
Kalki Hari, a simple village boy from Shambala, lives with his brother and parents, Vishnuyath and Sumati. He is unaware of his heritage. Though untrained, he possesses remarkable strength.
His life takes a twist when his father is kidnapped by the Mlecchas, who are the thugs from the surrounding forests. In the midst of the disarray, he meets Kripacharya, who tells him he has the solution to all his confusions and the endless questions. Kripacharya is a Guru who had been a part of the ‘Mahayudh’, the battle against evil.
Kali is a descendant of a clan which is known for their evil and deceitful nature. He has got the kingdom of Keekatpur under his control, wants Kalki dead.
Kalki sets off on a battle to finish Adharm. Will he succeed in saving the world?
This was a very engaging book! Kudos to the author for building a lively world and weaving it beautifully in the story. This book was not a mythological retelling, but an engaging mythological fiction. The book had a beautiful map at the beginning which was beautiful! I love books with maps!
The characters are very excellently written and well placed in the story. The pace of the book is very good. Not too fast and not too slow. The size of the book is very huge. It made up for a very good read!
Looking forward to the next installment in this series!!
the_brewed_bookworm's review
3.0
Interesting take on kaliyug and the conflicts between different characters, but I couldn't connect with any of them.
singh_reads_kanwar2's review
4.0
Story of a boy Kalki , Born in the quiet village of Shambala, Kalki Hari, son of Vishnuyath and Sumati, has no idea about his heritage until he is pitted against tragedies and battles. When kingdom of Manav submit itself to Kali and his allies. Shambala was under attack he saved village from Mlecchas but when Kali sister Durukti attacked they didn't get the chance and Kalki lost his love Lakshmi in war and they take the soma(exilir)
Whisked into the province of Keekatpur, which is under the fist of Lord Kali, Kalki sees the ignominy of death trumping life all around him. He learns that he has been born to cleanse the world he lives in, for which he must journey to the North and learn the ways of Lord Vishnu’s Avatar; from an immortal who wields an axe.
But trapped in the midst of betrayals, political intrigue and forces that seek to decimate him, will he be able to follow his destiny before the Kaliyug begins. He and his brother and there acompliances Arjan , Bala, Kripa, Padma and Lakshmi aunt. They rebel and Kalki was saved and during the end of book one, Bala, Arjan, Kumar and Lakshmi aunt died a horrific death in the hands of Kali. Durukti found out who is the evil behind scheme. Now what will she do.
Whisked into the province of Keekatpur, which is under the fist of Lord Kali, Kalki sees the ignominy of death trumping life all around him. He learns that he has been born to cleanse the world he lives in, for which he must journey to the North and learn the ways of Lord Vishnu’s Avatar; from an immortal who wields an axe.
But trapped in the midst of betrayals, political intrigue and forces that seek to decimate him, will he be able to follow his destiny before the Kaliyug begins. He and his brother and there acompliances Arjan , Bala, Kripa, Padma and Lakshmi aunt. They rebel and Kalki was saved and during the end of book one, Bala, Arjan, Kumar and Lakshmi aunt died a horrific death in the hands of Kali. Durukti found out who is the evil behind scheme. Now what will she do.
pararth's review
1.0
Would only appeal to amateur readers or people who don't mind lack of character depth, world building, scene creation and interested only in spiced up storyline
confuzzledreader's review
4.0
" A hero isn't born. He's made. Through people, through journeys and most of all through tragedy."
This book is based on the much awaited Vishnu avatar Kalki who is expected to be the savior of the world. The story begins with a war where Kali cleverly signs a pact with King Vedantta and takes over Keekatpur. Kali is shrewd and his greed for power is rising day by day. He is insensitive towards people of his kingdom. On the other hand, we meet a simple village boy Kalki Hari from Shambala. Kalki is unaware of the extraordinary powers he possess until one day he gets to know that he is the 10th Avatar of Vishnu and is born in order to fight the evil.
I was intrigued by the turn of events after every chapter. At one time, Shambala is full of happiness and peace and the other moment there is a grotesque war killing almost all the residents of the village. Amidst the chaos, Kalki meets Kripa, an acharya who claims to hold the key to all his questions. Kripa tells him about the mysterious properties of Soma and that how it was Kalki’s destiny to be the world savior when Adharm raises its ugly head. Being naive and lacking warfare skills, Kalki is assured by Kripa that he'll help him getting ready for the fight of good over evil. Thus follows the further story of Kalki moving on the path of righteousness in order to revenge the deaths of his close ones and killing the evil, Adharm Kali.
" A man born in riches can be corrupted easily. Humility is what makes a hero."
The story is full of emotions, action, drama, magic, fantasy elements and moral lessons too. I was really fascinated from the very first page of the book. The author's writing style is simple and will keep you hooked throughout. The character building is strong and the way the author describes the various scenes is commendable, I actually imagined all of it. The book is well paced and an enjoyable read.
This book is the first part in the Kalki trilogy and I am eagerly waiting for the other two parts. I recommend it to those who love reading mythological fiction.
This book is based on the much awaited Vishnu avatar Kalki who is expected to be the savior of the world. The story begins with a war where Kali cleverly signs a pact with King Vedantta and takes over Keekatpur. Kali is shrewd and his greed for power is rising day by day. He is insensitive towards people of his kingdom. On the other hand, we meet a simple village boy Kalki Hari from Shambala. Kalki is unaware of the extraordinary powers he possess until one day he gets to know that he is the 10th Avatar of Vishnu and is born in order to fight the evil.
I was intrigued by the turn of events after every chapter. At one time, Shambala is full of happiness and peace and the other moment there is a grotesque war killing almost all the residents of the village. Amidst the chaos, Kalki meets Kripa, an acharya who claims to hold the key to all his questions. Kripa tells him about the mysterious properties of Soma and that how it was Kalki’s destiny to be the world savior when Adharm raises its ugly head. Being naive and lacking warfare skills, Kalki is assured by Kripa that he'll help him getting ready for the fight of good over evil. Thus follows the further story of Kalki moving on the path of righteousness in order to revenge the deaths of his close ones and killing the evil, Adharm Kali.
" A man born in riches can be corrupted easily. Humility is what makes a hero."
The story is full of emotions, action, drama, magic, fantasy elements and moral lessons too. I was really fascinated from the very first page of the book. The author's writing style is simple and will keep you hooked throughout. The character building is strong and the way the author describes the various scenes is commendable, I actually imagined all of it. The book is well paced and an enjoyable read.
This book is the first part in the Kalki trilogy and I am eagerly waiting for the other two parts. I recommend it to those who love reading mythological fiction.
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