Author: Dr.
Shinde Sweety
Publisher: Frog
Books
Rating: 3.5/5
Summary
“Fate is inevitable. But it is our
actions and the perception that pave our path for success.”Much has been read
and talked about the mythological characters. Much has been hypothesized. There
are beliefs and there are myths. But what if these beliefs help in
materializing the character from mythology? But would our perception change if
we are introduced to the viewpoint of the characters themselves? Arjun was not
born with a silver spoon in his mouth, yet he cherished his life. Probably he
was the most admirable soul. He faced obstacles at every point of his life and
always ended up burying the hatchet and striving to help others. Failing
terribly in love, Arjun lived a life full of crests and troughs. “Arjun-
without a doubt” is a book that exposes the readers to an untold truth; a truth
that could be seen by Arjun, Draupadi and Krishna only.
This is a must read. Grab your
copies soon!
My
opinion
Personally, Karna is my favorite
character from mythology. And the theme of this book caught my attention in a
jiffy. Probably the fact that this book makes Arjun- the centre of attraction
and discusses his perception of life caught my attention. All this while, Karna
was assumed to have suffered the most in the hands of destiny. But who knew
what emotional turmoil was within Arjun? The author has chosen a subject that
is seldom dealt with. But somewhere the justice was not done with the
characters of Mahabharata. Depicting Karna as a villain and emphasizing on the
fact that whatever he went through, was just a figment of his cock-and-bull
story, unlikable. Although I appreciate the efforts put by the author for
crafting the plot so beautifully, yet I did not quite like the labeling. Beginning
with the cover, it is mesmerizing. The color scheme and the title are very
catchy. But wait, because something else is in store for you. The plot of the
story is non-boring, relatable and nicely paced. The author has taken care to
avoid long monologues and monotonous descriptions. The blurb is nice and insightful.
There is mythology, there is
fiction, there is mystery and there is spiritual aspect associated as well. The
plus point of the book is the lucid and easy narration which captivates the
reader’s attention. The vocabulary is exemplary. I would like to compliment the
author’s ability to use right words at the right time.
One of the drawbacks is the
alignment of dialogues. The book lacks proper demarcation of the speeches and
this creates a pause- where the reader might be left wondering who is saying
what.
The new light, in which Arjun has
been portrayed, is something to ponder on. Not only does this book provide an
insight into his life but also gives the readers a chance to walk in his shoes.
Overall an unbalanced yet entertaining read with all the essential elements of
a good story!
Best wishes to the author!
Drawbacks
There are some printing errors in
the book. At some places, comma (s) is missing.
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Thank you Enakshi for your honest & carefully worded review.
ReplyDeleteI've added a note in 2nd reprint which states that Draupadi's narration is marked by *** symbol. This was inserted in view of feedback from 1st print readers.
However, since you have again mentioned the narration problem, I wanted to ensure whether you received 2nd reprint carrying the note?
Kindly let me know since it is a vital information I need for my future readers' sake. Thank you again.
Hello
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. I received the first print of the book.