fidoe's review against another edition
3.0
Week 3 Book 3
Raavan by Amish Tripathi
Rating: 3/5
This is the third installment in the Ram Chandra series. I read it pretty late, the second one i read 3-4 years ago.
This was a usual Amish novel. The same writing style. It was interesting to see Raavan from his perspective. And learn about Kumbhakaran.
The three novels are told from each of the main characters perspective: Ram Sita and Raavan. Now in the 4th novel, the stories will converge into a single line of narration. I hope the next book makes the investment in reading these 3 books worth it.
Raavan by Amish Tripathi
Rating: 3/5
This is the third installment in the Ram Chandra series. I read it pretty late, the second one i read 3-4 years ago.
This was a usual Amish novel. The same writing style. It was interesting to see Raavan from his perspective. And learn about Kumbhakaran.
The three novels are told from each of the main characters perspective: Ram Sita and Raavan. Now in the 4th novel, the stories will converge into a single line of narration. I hope the next book makes the investment in reading these 3 books worth it.
bookscreentalk's review against another edition
5.0
Amish doesn't disappoint and delivers a gem once again.
janvpals's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jishjitsu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
5.0
anudeep_2902's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
aanshim's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ajith_wordshaker's review against another edition
4.0
Raavan, at the beginning I thought this book is just a mere story of Raavan from Ramayana, the epic. But it is actually not, the twist and turns that Amish made in the plot is really astounding. How anybody can re-imagine the Ramayana story in this way.
Every human being has a darker side in his life, which makes him a bad person or villain. Raavan also has a dark past, the past none of the Ramayana readers can ever imagine. In this book, Raavan's relationship with Sita is really a peculiar one, I didn't expect a cinematic twist like that coming at the end.
Every human being has a darker side in his life, which makes him a bad person or villain. Raavan also has a dark past, the past none of the Ramayana readers can ever imagine. In this book, Raavan's relationship with Sita is really a peculiar one, I didn't expect a cinematic twist like that coming at the end.
bluepoohreads22's review against another edition
3.0
Well it was rather superficial. Was expecting more. Hopefully the next one is better.
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
rashmig's review against another edition
4.0
Another good book from Amish in this mytho-fictional genre. Story hits at right places, and maintains your curiosity almost(yes almost, and with next sentence you know why) till the end. Must say, that the surprise element/cliffhanger in this, we see it coming from way-way before.
Most people who follow ways of Sanatan Dharma know that we don't have right/wrong, black/white philosophy. And that's why on one hand we burn Raavan, but on other hand we praise him for his knowledge of scriptures and vedas. We praise him for his music and creation of mantras. And the book exactly shows us that. Raavan explains how person gets shaped up in different crisis, validates the cliche 'What you choose frames you'.
And may I also talk about Kumbhakarna's reimagined character, I was pleasantly amused how well the imagination for this character is redefined than what we used to know. A doting, selfless brother, kinda like Karna from Mahabharat, who knows Raavan's ways are doomed, however, still never leaves the side and tries to save him.
As usual with Amish's novels, you must ready yourself with few pages of philosophical discussion - Dharma/Adharma, Societal ways vs individual. Remember in Ram there was a mention of Nirbhaya like rape of Manthara's daughter, current cultural mention in Sita was 'Vyomkesh' jibe, similarly in Ravan, we get to see another current discussion on Sabrimala and woman issue (it's yet another interesting perspective). That's what I like about Amish's writing, he giving his unapologetic views through characters, take it or leave it.
This book must be a treasure to add in your library or kindle. :)
Most people who follow ways of Sanatan Dharma know that we don't have right/wrong, black/white philosophy. And that's why on one hand we burn Raavan, but on other hand we praise him for his knowledge of scriptures and vedas. We praise him for his music and creation of mantras. And the book exactly shows us that. Raavan explains how person gets shaped up in different crisis, validates the cliche 'What you choose frames you'.
And may I also talk about Kumbhakarna's reimagined character, I was pleasantly amused how well the imagination for this character is redefined than what we used to know. A doting, selfless brother, kinda like Karna from Mahabharat, who knows Raavan's ways are doomed, however, still never leaves the side and tries to save him.
As usual with Amish's novels, you must ready yourself with few pages of philosophical discussion - Dharma/Adharma, Societal ways vs individual. Remember in Ram there was a mention of Nirbhaya like rape of Manthara's daughter, current cultural mention in Sita was 'Vyomkesh' jibe, similarly in Ravan, we get to see another current discussion on Sabrimala and woman issue (it's yet another interesting perspective). That's what I like about Amish's writing, he giving his unapologetic views through characters, take it or leave it.
This book must be a treasure to add in your library or kindle. :)