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(The Aryavarta Chronicles #1)
HONOUR. DESIRE. VENGEANCE.
Aryavarta – the ancient realm of the noble.
For generations, the Firstborn dynasty of scholar-sages, descendants of Vasishta Varuni and protectors of the Divine Order on earth, has dominated here. For just as long, the Angirasa family of Firewrights, weapon-makers to the kings and master inventors, has defied them. In the aftermath of the centuries...more
Aryavarta – the ancient realm of the noble.
For generations, the Firstborn dynasty of scholar-sages, descendants of Vasishta Varuni and protectors of the Divine Order on earth, has dominated here. For just as long, the Angirasa family of Firewrights, weapon-makers to the kings and master inventors, has defied them. In the aftermath of the centuries...more
Published July 2012 by Hachette India (first published January 1st 2012)
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Aug 01, 2013Mansi rated it did not like it
PATHETIC.
I have never seen any Indian author writing this badly. There are soooooooo many names, people,events etc this leaves the reader clueless. After 3 rd chapter. By all means copy Amish Tripathi but make sure that ur even half way near to his wits and intelligence. After Meluha it seems that young people with a Post - Grad degree and an ability to write are on a spree to pick up a mythological character and mold it into human form and write a battle around it. WHY? why copy? come up with...more
I have never seen any Indian author writing this badly. There are soooooooo many names, people,events etc this leaves the reader clueless. After 3 rd chapter. By all means copy Amish Tripathi but make sure that ur even half way near to his wits and intelligence. After Meluha it seems that young people with a Post - Grad degree and an ability to write are on a spree to pick up a mythological character and mold it into human form and write a battle around it. WHY? why copy? come up with...more
Feb 14, 2013RustyJ rated it really liked it
The rating is 3.5 to 4.0 really. What a refreshing read! Krishna Udayshankar has done a phenomenal job of demystifying the mythical heroes and villains and makes a fantastic attempt at getting to the 'why' of events rather than the 'what'. A very readable retelling of the Mahabharata, in which every character, from Krishna to Draupadi to Yudhishthira are mortals, with very human motivations, drives and failings. The book is fast paced for a body of work with the immensity of the Mahabharata - in...more
Jun 22, 2013Sumeetha Manikandan rated it it was ok
I took me sometime to make up my mind about this book. And I have given it two stars only because I think the author has a strong command over her language and style of writing. The descriptive verses in this book brings forth the beautiful depiction of vedic India.
The plot is intriguing but somehow it failed to capture my interest. The only thing that fascinated me in this book was Yudhistra's admission to Draupadi that Duryodhana and his brothers were probably the rightful heirs of Kuru empire...more
The plot is intriguing but somehow it failed to capture my interest. The only thing that fascinated me in this book was Yudhistra's admission to Draupadi that Duryodhana and his brothers were probably the rightful heirs of Kuru empire...more
May 17, 2014Murali Neelakantan rated it it was amazing
It is not often that an author is brave enough to take on one of the most well known mythological and religious texts for her debut novel but, knowing her, albeit in another life a long time ago, one would expect no less from Krishna. Most of what one reads as the Mahabharata is a collection of a simplistic 'good prevails over evil' stories that is probably meant for children. Krishna does exceptionally well to make it interesting for those who know the stereotypes but yearn for someone to conne...more
Mar 06, 2017Avinash K rated it liked it
Great premise. Very poor story telling. Soporific. Hopefully the next one will be better.
An excellent read. I have read all the volumes of 'Krishnavatara' by K.M.Munshi. So the idea of Mahabharata as a story of extraordinary humans who had no superpowers was not new to me. What was new in 'Govinda' is Mahabharata as a story of people all of whom have personalities which fall into grey or black(except I think Suka, Vyasa's son) and the intrigue in the political plots and plans behind the well known wars and conflicts. The book gives a different perspective, and there's no way to deci...more
Full Review originally at Fantasy Book critic
ANALYSIS: I have been a fan of history and mythology as long as I can remember, plus being born in India led to me being exposed to a whole host of stories based on history and mythology. For most SFF readers in the subcontinent, their fascination begins when their grandmothers tell them about the Ramayana or the Mahabharata or both. These two epics are the cultural and mythological foundation in India as they deal with magic, heroes, destiny and lo...more
Shelves: history-as-they-say-it, definitely-overrated
Had the book not been based on the 'Mahabharata', I would have really liked it. But where Krishna(author) failed is mixing mythology with the fantasy. There are many absurd instances in the book that is quite not digestible and contradicting 'Mahabharata'. Though I was very happy when I read the book cover page, I regretted it the moment I started reading it. Not going for book 2 and 3. Hugely disappointed.
An attempt at re-telling the Mahabharata story. A bit dragging and over fictitious. Tough to rate it high if you have read M.T or Iravati Karve.
By Krishna Udayashankar. Aryavarta Chronicles #1. Grade: A
—Reviewed by Anuj Sharma –
At the young and naive age of six, my grandmother got me married. Yes, a child marriage, and since then the Mahabharata has been my better half. Most of my basic understanding of Indian mythology came from reading the Amar Chitra Katha as a kid, and eventually it exposed me to whole world of stories based on history and mythology and evoke my innate love for them. The Mahabharata, the second major Sanskrit Epic o...more
—Reviewed by Anuj Sharma –
At the young and naive age of six, my grandmother got me married. Yes, a child marriage, and since then the Mahabharata has been my better half. Most of my basic understanding of Indian mythology came from reading the Amar Chitra Katha as a kid, and eventually it exposed me to whole world of stories based on history and mythology and evoke my innate love for them. The Mahabharata, the second major Sanskrit Epic o...more
When I first read the Mahabharata as a child, I wasn’t clear on why the story started at a place called Naimisha-Aranya (The forest of Naimisha). To my mind that craved only action movies, this was a minor diversion and one that needed to be quickly bypassed to reach that big daddy of all battle scenes. But slowly with every retelling and re-reading that I went through, the forest grew on me. It was only very recently that Ashok Banker gave it a befitting name – The forest of stories. You can dr...more
I usualy donot review books unless I get totally moved by it, or feel the sense of longing to want more.This is one book that charms, teases and begs the pages not to run its course.
Having been a huge fan of the new wave of mythological retelling, I had been looking forward to the release of ' The Aryavarta Chronicles '. The author should be commended, first off, in even thinking of tackling an epic the stature of 'The Mahabharata'. The epic has been etched in our memories with the excellent TV...more
Having been a huge fan of the new wave of mythological retelling, I had been looking forward to the release of ' The Aryavarta Chronicles '. The author should be commended, first off, in even thinking of tackling an epic the stature of 'The Mahabharata'. The epic has been etched in our memories with the excellent TV...more
Govinda: Aryavarta Chronicles #1 is the debut novel of Krishna Udayasankar, reinventing Mahabharata, the longest epic ever.
Govinda Shauri, a cowherd-turned-prince of Mathura and now the commander of armies of Dwarka will use all his astuteness to make Dharma the emperor of Aryavarta against The Firewrights. Even with the well known plot, the realistic characterization and few twists here and there make this book a delicious page-turner.
Even with 470 pages, this book is not a drag but fast-pace...more
Govinda Shauri, a cowherd-turned-prince of Mathura and now the commander of armies of Dwarka will use all his astuteness to make Dharma the emperor of Aryavarta against The Firewrights. Even with the well known plot, the realistic characterization and few twists here and there make this book a delicious page-turner.
Even with 470 pages, this book is not a drag but fast-pace...more
We always seem to think that stories that are passed on from one generation to the next, are all the same. But in reality, each story teller adds or substracts certain things to the story, giving it individuality, making it new and yet retaining the age old essence.
This book I think, is just that. A rendition of the age old story of Krishna and Mahabharata in a new dimension that would suit the temperament of the young generation. The generation that has easy access to all the information in the...more
This book I think, is just that. A rendition of the age old story of Krishna and Mahabharata in a new dimension that would suit the temperament of the young generation. The generation that has easy access to all the information in the...more
Easily 4 star book if it didn't have minor flaws.
I have been on journey of Indian mythology for a while now and with such good reviews this series had garnered, I decided to read it and I was not disappointed. Although the book is about Mahabharata it's neither reinterpretation not retelling of the epic instead the book is critical analysis of the epic with humane characters and logical explanations for the events. Don't expect the characters in this book to be the ones which we have known all...more
I have been on journey of Indian mythology for a while now and with such good reviews this series had garnered, I decided to read it and I was not disappointed. Although the book is about Mahabharata it's neither reinterpretation not retelling of the epic instead the book is critical analysis of the epic with humane characters and logical explanations for the events. Don't expect the characters in this book to be the ones which we have known all...more
After the great success of the shiva trilogy a lot of new authors have found confidence to draw from indian mythologies and make a attempt at historical fiction.
Krishna Udayashankar was getting good reviews about this book and after having okayish experience with shiva trilogy i bought this.......but after due thought.
The book draws some basic premises from early to mid part of mahabharat but the author generally creates her own world and characters which is a plus point.
Contrary to popular opin...more
Krishna Udayashankar was getting good reviews about this book and after having okayish experience with shiva trilogy i bought this.......but after due thought.
The book draws some basic premises from early to mid part of mahabharat but the author generally creates her own world and characters which is a plus point.
Contrary to popular opin...more
Nov 03, 2015Dhiraj Bharude rated it really liked it
Govinda is the tale of a man. A towering intellect, a Yogi who aimed to be and thought himself dispassionate, but a man nevertheless, not a god. We start with an encounter between friends - Govinda and the royal set of Panchal, meeting in the forests of Aryavarta. From there we see the same events unfold but mostly from the perspective of Panchali who is trying to understand the reason for Govinda's chess moves. She questions him and is frustrated when she gets no answers. Parth and Govinda's sl...more
Jan 20, 2014Roshan Verghese rated it it was amazing
Having read The Shiva Trilogy and The Krishna Coriolis, reading Govinda was a kind of a welcome shock for me.
There is no hero worship or myth-fying of the characters, but raw representation. visualizing Krishna/Govinda as a normal human being, rather than a god hood, with all human follies, with dark secrets of his own to hide, being manipulative to achieve his dream of a united aryavrata is really refreshing.
When I purchased the book at Thiruvananthapuram airport for reading on my flight, I had...more
There is no hero worship or myth-fying of the characters, but raw representation. visualizing Krishna/Govinda as a normal human being, rather than a god hood, with all human follies, with dark secrets of his own to hide, being manipulative to achieve his dream of a united aryavrata is really refreshing.
When I purchased the book at Thiruvananthapuram airport for reading on my flight, I had...more
Currently on the last few Chapters of Govinda: Aryavarta Chronicles #1 the debut novel of Krishna Udayasankar, reinventing Mahabharata, the longest epic ever...
This is a story which more or less focuses on the socio-political structure of the story and the characters who are presented as human beings with agendas of their own. Very interesting the play of words esp. the Govinda Shauri portions...
The book is beautiful for the myriad ideas explored in it - politics, social well being, the interpla...more
This is a story which more or less focuses on the socio-political structure of the story and the characters who are presented as human beings with agendas of their own. Very interesting the play of words esp. the Govinda Shauri portions...
The book is beautiful for the myriad ideas explored in it - politics, social well being, the interpla...more
Absolute piece of junk, really sad to see indian mythologies being used and abused.
Book 1
One thing that majorly differentiates Mahabharata from Ramayana is the fact that the former has a lot many characters with intricate level of relations and loyalties. Further each character has a very definite role to play which is revealed in the Mahakavya at an opportune moment. All this made Mahabharata very complex and not so easy to understand for me as a child. And I think that’s a general consensus about the epic- a complex plot with a web of characters and each of them having different l...more
First & foremost I've to mention that my review is going to be long. Now now, don't get upset because the things I'm going to mention in detail is definitely gonna help the readers attain perfection, salvation & seek resolution. One thing that comes to my mind after finishing this book is 'Krishna.' The will definitely turn out to be a great movie. Trust me on this, very few books resonate with the experience with gives you a feeling that lingers in your throat & mind the moment you...more
May 28, 2017Pratik Adsul rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I have never read such a powerful writing from any other indian author when it comes to mythology sub fantasy genre. Krishna udyasankar does great job writing this novel as most of the times the writing is actually equal to amish tripathi- who is another fav author of mine- & sometimes it goes on par with his writing.
I actually went through this book knowing nothing about it, not even reading the back cover. Obviously i had idea that it is based on Mahabharata as the book title is 'govinda'...more
I actually went through this book knowing nothing about it, not even reading the back cover. Obviously i had idea that it is based on Mahabharata as the book title is 'govinda'...more
Jul 05, 2017Nandhini Narayanan added it
(I have also reviewed Book 2 Kaurava and Book 3 Kurukshetra, and you can find them on my reviews page.)
The Aryavarta Chronicles is a series of books written by the incomparable Krishna Udayasankar. It is a trilogy (Govinda, Kaurava and the recently released Kurukshetra). The story is a de-divinised Manahabharata. The author retells the epic after removing all the supernatural elements of the tale, keeping Govinda undeniably and heartwarmingly human. I have read the first two books of the epic be...more
The Aryavarta Chronicles is a series of books written by the incomparable Krishna Udayasankar. It is a trilogy (Govinda, Kaurava and the recently released Kurukshetra). The story is a de-divinised Manahabharata. The author retells the epic after removing all the supernatural elements of the tale, keeping Govinda undeniably and heartwarmingly human. I have read the first two books of the epic be...more
May 24, 2017Ritwika Chakraborty rated it really liked it
The Aryavarta Chronicles as written by Krishna Udayasankar is her take on the epic Mahabharata. She has cited the numerous references that she has used in order to curate the story in her series at the end of each book. She has done extensive research on the field and I absolutely admire what she came up with and published.
Govinda(The Aryavarta Chronicles #1) was recommended to me by one of my friends. I have been interested in reading about Indian Mythology and it's contemporary takes for quite...more
Govinda(The Aryavarta Chronicles #1) was recommended to me by one of my friends. I have been interested in reading about Indian Mythology and it's contemporary takes for quite...more
I was quite intrigued by the idea of presenting the most mystical, complicated, lovable, corruptible, charming and most folklored character of mythology as a political genius. A concept that looks beyond the mythical setting and tells a tale of the transformation of a human - a mere mortal into a legend. However, the execution of this powerful concept did not leave much of an aftertaste.
I must complement the author about the sincerity with which she has presented the story. The characters and t...more
I must complement the author about the sincerity with which she has presented the story. The characters and t...more
Sep 28, 2013Harsha Priolkar rated it liked it
The Mahabharata retold – reinterpreted & reworked – yet again!
This Epic has always fascinated me, as indeed it has millions of Indians who have grown up listening to its stories at Granny's feet and from reading the Amar Chitra Katha series (a staple diet for all budding readers when I was growing up). It's just that - an Epic - a tale spanning generations, choc-a-bloc with fascinating, complexly-layered narrative & characters (gods, demons, humans and everything in between!). Vast in s...more
This Epic has always fascinated me, as indeed it has millions of Indians who have grown up listening to its stories at Granny's feet and from reading the Amar Chitra Katha series (a staple diet for all budding readers when I was growing up). It's just that - an Epic - a tale spanning generations, choc-a-bloc with fascinating, complexly-layered narrative & characters (gods, demons, humans and everything in between!). Vast in s...more
Feb 05, 2017Umang Jaketia rated it really liked it
Fascinating world building. The author brings to life, not as some mythical time and place, but a real, tangible, relatable world; a land of all the stories we have all grown up with. I remember watching BR Chopra version of Mahabharat on DD when I was a kid, and the sheer expanse and levels to the story astounds me still. But to read the same old tales, same fables, but with a new prism is refereshing change. Udayasankar is an excellent writer. Highly recommended, specially for enthusiasts of I...more
Sep 11, 2018Hrishabh rated it really liked it
Adding a well researched political twist to the mythology and yet keeping it very gripping. The characters and stories sound familiar and feel like the true stories that lead to the myths. Well written.
When the original is a thriller in itself, its difficult to recreate it in fiction. Meant to be a tale of suspense and intrigue, but a lot of discontinuity in narration. Still worth a read, will read all three parts, hoping for improvement.
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