A review by confuzzledreader
Dharmayoddha Kalki: Avatar of Vishnu by Kevin Missal
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.