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exismys's review
4.0
It was a good read. It had several interesting characters and a really engaging storyline.
b00kr3vi3ws's review
4.0
http://www.b00kr3vi3ws.in/2014/02/TheProphecyOfTrivine.html
While on one hand the Indian Market is being flooded by formula stuff – Lust stories, campus stories, love on campus stories… and scaring me off from checking out the Indian Fiction section in bookstores, few new generation authors are slowly starting to step out of the crowd. When I was approached by Tnahsin Garg to read and review this book, I promptly accepted even though I am not a big fan of sci-fi books. I read them and like quite a few of them, but usually pick up the ones that come heavily recommended by friends. I made an exception with this book because I feel that I am ready to read variety in Indian fiction – irrespective of the genre.
The Prophecy of Trivine, is a sci-fi novel that follows the story of three humans men and an alien lady. When Xona, an emissary of an alien race, lands on Earth with one goal she had no idea what was waiting for her. Phil is a temperamental hacker who is on the most wanted list. Siv is a very dedicated research scientist and Arty is an artist who loves art and literature. Little do they know that they were the only hope that mankind ever had…
Alien race and prophecies – they are so different concepts for me. I am yet to read a single book that brings these two popular ingredients of sci-fi and fantasy together and as such it was the first thing about this book that caught my attention. Also, the authors have so expertly put in their work to highlight various aspects of human emotion that ranges from love to hatred, from empathy to selfishness and compassion to greed. The book forces us to think and consider a lot of aspects of our lives.
The characters are beautifully created and well developed. There are so many shades of humanity (and alienity – if that’s even a word!) have been painted in through a handful number of characters. Also, the narration is so seamless and compelling. This book also clearly highlights the creativity of these three authors who have built an amazing adventure world for us readers.
Special Kudos to the three dynamic authors for taking a step towards sci-fi genre and standing out of the crowd that churns out average quality work and yet become top-sellers. This is certainly a page turner and I hope they do sell a lot of books so as to encourage more youngsters to take the creative road instead of following the formula way. I will be looking forward to the sequel/s.
While on one hand the Indian Market is being flooded by formula stuff – Lust stories, campus stories, love on campus stories… and scaring me off from checking out the Indian Fiction section in bookstores, few new generation authors are slowly starting to step out of the crowd. When I was approached by Tnahsin Garg to read and review this book, I promptly accepted even though I am not a big fan of sci-fi books. I read them and like quite a few of them, but usually pick up the ones that come heavily recommended by friends. I made an exception with this book because I feel that I am ready to read variety in Indian fiction – irrespective of the genre.
The Prophecy of Trivine, is a sci-fi novel that follows the story of three humans men and an alien lady. When Xona, an emissary of an alien race, lands on Earth with one goal she had no idea what was waiting for her. Phil is a temperamental hacker who is on the most wanted list. Siv is a very dedicated research scientist and Arty is an artist who loves art and literature. Little do they know that they were the only hope that mankind ever had…
Alien race and prophecies – they are so different concepts for me. I am yet to read a single book that brings these two popular ingredients of sci-fi and fantasy together and as such it was the first thing about this book that caught my attention. Also, the authors have so expertly put in their work to highlight various aspects of human emotion that ranges from love to hatred, from empathy to selfishness and compassion to greed. The book forces us to think and consider a lot of aspects of our lives.
The characters are beautifully created and well developed. There are so many shades of humanity (and alienity – if that’s even a word!) have been painted in through a handful number of characters. Also, the narration is so seamless and compelling. This book also clearly highlights the creativity of these three authors who have built an amazing adventure world for us readers.
Special Kudos to the three dynamic authors for taking a step towards sci-fi genre and standing out of the crowd that churns out average quality work and yet become top-sellers. This is certainly a page turner and I hope they do sell a lot of books so as to encourage more youngsters to take the creative road instead of following the formula way. I will be looking forward to the sequel/s.
devinmelone's review
5.0
The Prophecy of Trivine is that rare book that manages to catch you off guard with its immediately innovative story line. The authors are tritastic! Beats me how the writing process was between three people but what they have here is a phenomenally original script that takes Indian writing to new directions.
That the story should aim to tackle something a big as extra terrestrial life is an achievement in itself. But what keeps the reader hooked is the way everything is conceived. We start with a prologue which gives only little clues as to what is going on and which becomes more lucid once the mythology is revealed. The protagonists themselves are nicely etched out, each with a distinctive background. We have a hacker, a biologist and a painter - united for reasons not known to themselves. And then there's Xona, the female alien on her research mission to Earth. This all comes together to make for a very imaginative thriller which keeps you turning the pages. And oh yea, did I mention the forest? Now that I think about it, I think the forest was wonderfully bought to life in the book. The entire story happens in this forest so much that it becomes a character of its own.
The pacing of this book was quite well done. Though the story does take a beat when Xona leaves at the end and we are only left with the resolutions to each of the protagonist's arcs. This part seemed a tad predictable and colorless when compared with everything before because we are told everything that was there to be told and there was not that "mystery" element anymore. But the story does pick up steam by the end, when the stakes are made known. Nice setup for a sequel which I'm definitely gonna read!
I'll be grateful to the person who suggested this book to me when I asked for recommendations for a sci-fi set in India. I got what I needed. I'm sure this is a book that is gonna leave everyone with a sense of satisfaction. As a wannabe writer myself, I'm thoroughly inspired!
That the story should aim to tackle something a big as extra terrestrial life is an achievement in itself. But what keeps the reader hooked is the way everything is conceived. We start with a prologue which gives only little clues as to what is going on and which becomes more lucid once the mythology is revealed. The protagonists themselves are nicely etched out, each with a distinctive background. We have a hacker, a biologist and a painter - united for reasons not known to themselves. And then there's Xona, the female alien on her research mission to Earth. This all comes together to make for a very imaginative thriller which keeps you turning the pages. And oh yea, did I mention the forest? Now that I think about it, I think the forest was wonderfully bought to life in the book. The entire story happens in this forest so much that it becomes a character of its own.
The pacing of this book was quite well done. Though the story does take a beat when Xona leaves at the end and we are only left with the resolutions to each of the protagonist's arcs. This part seemed a tad predictable and colorless when compared with everything before because we are told everything that was there to be told and there was not that "mystery" element anymore. But the story does pick up steam by the end, when the stakes are made known. Nice setup for a sequel which I'm definitely gonna read!
I'll be grateful to the person who suggested this book to me when I asked for recommendations for a sci-fi set in India. I got what I needed. I'm sure this is a book that is gonna leave everyone with a sense of satisfaction. As a wannabe writer myself, I'm thoroughly inspired!
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