With a plot that is virtually non-existent, characters that are quarter-baked, terrible language and dialogues that range from asinine to absurd, Immortals of Meluha can be best described as a brilliant concept gone complete awry in execution. Also when an author wants to emphasize how good his protagonist is, it is best done in a subtle manner but here it is loudly proclaimed over and over again by the other characters which annoyed me a lot.

For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. Although he wasn’t misplaced in showing vikarma as normal human beings, I feel like he didn’t try as hard as he could. He is a staunch Suryavanshi, Parvateshvar is critical of Shiva's ways with the Meluhans, and is loyal to Daksha. I liked the discussion on what is evil and the fact that what is considered evil or wrong by some people may not be seen in the same way by others.

He is accompanied by Sati, Veer Bhadra, Krittika,Nandi,Brahaspati and Parvateshwar on his journey across the land of Meluha. A mother is considered someone who will love her child unconditionally, protect it from the world and NEVER give up on it is being portrayed by you as someone who will even THINK of having ‘expectations’ for her child?

Changing a myth to cater to the modern crowd has its consequences; this book seems no different than let’s say a book containing a saviour sceptical of his destiny upon arrival to a new land, surrounded by people telling him what to do and just trying to get through life by falling in love and making friends. And while that is a sad fact, it is also a fact that Amish deserves the attention and accolades he got. This is ONE story published in three volumes, much like LoTR (something I think Amish derived from that series). It has taken me close to three months to finish this book, which speaks volumes about my perception of Tripathi’s work. Those wishing to raise children can choose so from a wide range of kids growing in a secluded area off the society.The ancient and the revered mixes nicely and effortlessly with modern concepts, and makes you smile. The success of his debut book, The Immortals of Meluha (Book 1 of the Shiva Trilogy), encouraged him to give up his career in financial services to focus on writing. There was no difference between the Shiva on the first page and the one on the last page, save from the fact that he just realized his destiny as the savior.

The Indian market is full of books written by authors who come from fields which are completely un related to Literature. However, the once proud empire and its Suryavanshi rulers face severe crisis as its primary river, Saraswati, is slowly drying to extinction. However, if urine contains the toxic, how come the Meluhans are still alive after having sweated, having swallowed saliva and through snot produced in the nose? When evil reaches epic proportions, when all seems lost, when it appears that your enemies have triumphed, a hero will emerge. There he encounter a mysterious woman, who though very beautiful, has a look of penance on her face.Shiva decides to help the Meluhans in their war against the Chandravanshis, who had joined forces with the cursed Nagas; however, during his journey and the fight that ensues, Shiva learns how his choices actually reflect who he aspires to be and how they lead to dire consequences.

That concept is further made implausible by the explanation that women carry a child till 9 months, travel to a place off the main city when they approach labour, give birth and leave empty-handed. If this is not clear, how about you answer this: imagine you did not live up to YOUR mother’s expectations. The book has known characters from Hindu texts as well as those born from Tripathi's imagination; [3] however the former do not inherit all of their classical traits. Now, having finished the 400-odd pages that comprise the first instalment of the highly acclaimed Shiva trilogy, I can’t even bring myself to round up the rating to three.The only hope for the Suryavanshis is an ancient legend: ‘When evil reaches epic proportions, when all seems lost, when it appears that your enemies have triumphed, a hero will emerge. He maintains a respectful approach, unlike Devdutt Pattnaik(The Pregnant King), and creates a new world for the readers.