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| Original Title: | Ajaya: Roll of the Dice (Epic of the Kaurava Clan, #1) |
| ISBN: | 9381576033 (ISBN13: 9789381576038) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Epic of the Kaurava Clan #1 |
Anand Neelakantan
Paperback | Pages: 456 pages Rating: 3.98 | 4178 Users | 485 Reviews
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| Title | : | Ajaya: Roll of the Dice (Epic of the Kaurava Clan #1) |
| Author | : | Anand Neelakantan |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Mass market Paper back |
| Pages | : | Pages: 456 pages |
| Published | : | December 1st 2013 by Platinum Press |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Mythology. Fiction. Cultural. India. Asian Literature. Indian Literature |
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THE MAHABHARATA ENDURES AS THE GREAT EPIC OF INDIA. But while Jaya is the story of the Pandavas, told from the perspective of the victors of Kurukshetra; Ajaya is the narrative of the ‘unconquerable’ Kauravas, who were decimated to the last man.
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At the heart of India’s most powerful empire, a revolution is brewing. Bhishma, the noble patriarch of Hastinapura, is struggling to maintain the unity of his empire. On the throne sits Dhritarashtra, the blind King, and his foreign-born Queen – Gandhari. In the shadow of the throne stands Kunti, the Dowager-Queen, burning with ambition to see her firstborn become the ruler, acknowledged by all.
And in the wings:
* Parashurama, the enigmatic Guru of the powerful Southern Confederate, bides his time to take over and impose his will from mountains to ocean.
* Ekalavya, a young Nishada, yearns to break free of caste restrictions and become a warrior.
* Karna, son of a humble charioteer, travels to the South to study under the foremost Guru of the day and become the greatest archer in the land.
* Balarama, the charismatic leader of the Yadavas, dreams of building the perfect city by the sea and seeing his people prosperous and proud once more.
* Takshaka, guerilla leader of the Nagas, foments a revolution by the downtrodden as he lies in wait in the jungles of India, where survival is the only dharma.
* Jara, the beggar, and his blind dog Dharma, walk the dusty streets of India, witness to people and events far greater than they, as the Pandavas and the Kauravas confront their searing destinies.
Amidst the chaos, Prince Suyodhana, heir of Hastinapura, stands tall, determined to claim his birthright and act according to his conscience. He is the maker of his own destiny – or so he believes. While in the corridors of the Hastinapura palace, a foreign Prince plots to destroy India. And the dice falls…
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Ratings: 3.98 From 4178 Users | 485 ReviewsJudge Of Books Ajaya: Roll of the Dice (Epic of the Kaurava Clan #1)
Mahabharat have been told in a number of ways by a number of people... Yet the story never cede to capture a reader's attention... And no wonder its my favourite story too... The difference in here is that its told from the view of the lost, the Kauravas... Frankly the book is of neutral view... Hence I loved it even more...The english is simple... I found just 5 mistakes in entire book - 1 spelling, 2 grammar & 2 punctuation... The flow is beautiful... Dialogues are of different views...http://pebbleinthestillwaters.blogspo...Book Review: AJAYA by Anand Neelakantan: Roll of Dice has BegunAJAYA Epic of the KAURAVA Clan Book 1: Roll of Dice by Anand Neelakantan is the second book from the same author that I have read and reviewed. Earlier book Asura: Tale of Vanquished: The story of Ravana and his People was an excellent read that was quite engrossing and proved Anand to be an excellent writer who does extensive research before writing his book and takes his own time to sip and
In Neelakantans retelling, the dharma of the Pandavas is not about duty or justice it is actually about rigidly and unquestioningly following caste rules. Their antagonists, on the other hand, are the egalitarian Kauravas, represented mainly by Suyodhana, who believes in equality, personal merit and accomplishments, charity towards the poor etc. Read more: http://www.indiabookstore.net/bookish...
4.5 starsI had loved, Asura when I had read it, albeit much later than a lot of people. History is not very easy to write about, or re-write, with a fresh perspective. Neelakantan had taken a villain and put him in a fresh light for us, made him lovable and relate-able. In Ajaya, personally, I felt that Neelakantan has outdone himself. This time his muse is Duryodhan. The book begins with Bhishma and how his actions based on his beliefs, actually proved wrong for others. It all began when he
Great book!!!The worst part is that u have to wait for its second part due release in august. The viewpoint of anand has completely baffled my understanding of mahabharata. Its really GOOD!!! For those who are not conservative and welcomes a different perspective, this is the book to go for!Won't disaapoint you!
Well done Anand Neelakandan ....Ajaya:ROll of the Dice (Book 1 )is a novel which describes the famous rapscallion of Mahabhratha, Suyodhana known as Duryodhana, in a different dimension,In authors note section of this book Anand describes a temple dedicated for Dhuryodhana in a village called Poruvazhi, which is very near to my birth place.The festival every year was during my school summer vacation and once I visited the place with my father during the festival . As a kid I was wondered why
Mahabharata from Duryodhana's eyes! What a refreshing thought. The thought itself held so much promise. And so it was that I proceeded to buy the book against sage advice from those who had read the author's previous book, Asura. The best thing about the book is the promise of the premise - that of the view point of the vilified, the Kauravas. The worst thing about the book is that it is an opportunity squandered. A glorious opportunity squandered.To be fair to the author, he makes several good
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