Book Review of When Krishna was Cursed

 

I am a hardcore devotee of Sri Krishna and I pick up any book which is connected to the Lord. But honestly, it was the intriguing title which drew me to this book ‘When Krishna Was Cursed’ written by Rohan Vinayaa and published by Vishwakarma Publications. The evocative cover designed by the Book Baker’s design team was an added attraction. The author deftly meanders through the incident of Satrajit’s anger over the mysterious disappearance of his beloved younger brother and the invaluable Syamanthaka gem in the forest. The anger is directed at Sri Krishna, who had expressed a desire to use the gem for the benefit of the Yadava clan. Satrajit accuses Krishna of murder and theft. What follows is an interesting narrative of Krishna’s journey into the forest in an effort to clear his name.

The story is written in a gripping style, the language is simple and easy to understand and the author showcases his interest in Hindu Mythology.

My rating for this book is 5/5 and I would recommend it as an easy yet interesting read to everyone who has even a fleeting interest in Mythology.

The link to buy: https://www.amazon.in/When-Krishna-Cursed-Rohan-Vinayaa/dp/9390869536/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XBOYDQ9OOK9J&keywords=when+krishna+was+cursed&qid=1642509665&s=books&sprefix=When+Kri%2Cstripbooks%2C664&sr=1-1

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The Tenth Riddle – A Book Review

 

BOOK: THE TENTH RIDDLE

AUTHOR: SAPAN SAXENA

PUBLISHER: LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING

The Tenth Riddle by Sapan Saxena is a superb blend of crime, mystery and mythology. Three friends from different walks of life, Shakti, a local politician, Ishaan, a famous author and Showmik, Deputy Direction of IB, are drawn into solving the mystery of the death of the princess of Goner, Avni, on the very night of her coronation.  The case is old, but is brought to their notice by a woman named Naina Shukla from the NWC. There is a mysterious prophecy made up of ten riddles and the friends unravel the riddles one by one. The aesthetically designed cover is an added attraction, inviting one to buy the book. Once we delve into the book, we cannot put it down.

The author has beautifully woven ancient mythological tales with present day crime against women, which includes female foeticide, and has brought out a beautifully written novel. The characters are all well defined, and the language is simple and easy to follow while holding the attention of the reader throughout. I loved the way the different legendary tales of the Goddess are narrated through the voice of Ishaan, and the choice of the different names of the Goddess as Chapter titles is intriguing.

I would rate this book a perfect ten, and recommend it to readers of crime thrillers, as well as mythology. 

The link to buy: THE TENTH RIDDLE https://www.amazon.in/dp/8195405517/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_BEBFTN26CHY097X7YKGZ 

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Book Review of Dare Dream Travel

 

Dare Dream Travel is a collection of personal accounts of some daring woman travelers who have undertaken solo travel just to satiate their zeal and passion for travelling without additional responsibilities. The book has been compiled by Shefali Arora and is published by Book Street Publications. It is wonderful to note that these women from various walks of life are supported adequately by their family members in their quest for the adventure and satisfaction of solo travel. Whether it is road travel, trekking, jungle safaris, or travelling as a disabled person, each story has something exciting for the reader. Some of the experiences are hair-raising like the Manas National Park in Assam where two women who step down from the jeep to take photographs are charged at by an elephant or the paranormal haunting feeling in the middle of the Wayanad forest area. Another incident which caught my attention was the inhuman treatment of a woman traveler on a wheelchair by a fellow traveler.  The book is fast paced and provides tips from the experts. I enjoyed reading this amazing collection of solo woman travel experiences.

My rating for this book is 5/5.   

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Book Review of Shree Vishnu Mahaa Puraan

 

Shree Vishnu Mahaa Puraan by Seema G. Saxena is one of the most well researched books that I have read in recent times. It is a translation from the Sanskrit version but with a difference. The language is simple enough for anyone to read, and for people interested in Hindu mythology, it is a blessing. The entire narrative has been divided into six sections and it makes for interesting reading. The author’s grip over both the languages, Sanskrit and English, is there to be seen as we progress from chapter to chapter. Starting from the creation of the universe with twenty four elements, the narrative travels through the formation of the Bhaarat Varsh, the Sun and Moon dynasties, and ends with a peek into life and people during Kaliyug and then the detailing of the process of dissolution of the universe. There are some well known stories with content that is not commonly written about. Being a devotee of Sri Krishna, the Section five held an additional attraction for me. The book has been brought out in hard cover by Locksley Hall Publishing  and the cover design is evocative.  I loved the book and would recommend it to anyone who has a genuine interest in reading our ancient Hindu scriptures and understanding them.

My rating for this book is a perfect 5/5

The link

https://www.amazon.in/SHREE-VISHNU-MAHAA-PURAAN-SAXENA/dp/8195306519/

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My rating for this book is a perfect 5/5