Anuja Chandramouli

Book Title: Ganga: The Constant Goddess
Author: Anuja Chandramouli
Format: Ebook

Book Title:
The title of the book is ‘Ganga: The Constant Goddess and it is self-explanatory

Book Cover:
The cover of the book is a painting of a Woman(the protagonist Ganga) wearing a white Sari with a lotus garland around her neck. Her free hair resembles the serene waves of water where the mighty swans swimming in them. A crescent moon on top of her head will remind you, Lord Shiva. On whole, the lady on the cover book looks like a person with a pure and flawless spirit.

Plot:
The story of Ganga, the Hindu mythological Goddess is presented in this book. Ganga is the protagonist of this story. She is a free soul who wants to flow with no ties and she is strong and forthright. No matter what, even the Gods and goddesses have to face the challenges and blamed like the mortals. How did Ganga stand up in critical situations? What happened to Ganga who is unlike other woman and wants to be free. What is the role of her parents Himavan and Mena? How she is related to Parvathi? What was the complex relationship that she shared with Shiva? Who Ganga actually is? Read to know the book, Ganga.

What I like:
1. The narration part is simply excellent and Ganga character was well portrayed
2. Rhythmic and melodious lines which will make you read the book at one shot

What I didn’t like:
In particular, there are no flaws in the story. The book will give you a nice experience. As most of the readers already are acquainted with few episodes of Hindu mythological stories, this story is easily guessable. But the writing style and the flow of Ganga will not let you put the book down on the table.

Characters:
The character of Ganga is exactly depicted as the river Ganga, which is free and flowing. Most importantly its pure and wholesome. The other characters are also portrayed very well.

Narration:
The narration of all the story is very well done and it will grasp the minds of the readers

Language & Grammar:
A clear language with neat and uncomplicated grammar is used in the book

My Final Verdict:
The reader will end up having a great experience of reading a fantastic book.

Book Title: 4/5
Book Cover: 4/5
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Narration: 4/5
Language & Grammar: 4/5
Final Rating: 4/5

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Book Title : Rani Padmavati - The Burning Queen
Author: Anuja Chandramouli
Format: e-book

Book Title:
The book title 'Rani Padmavati: The Burning Queen ' is intense, historical and interesting.

Book Cover :
The book cover is a is a close-up of a woman clad in traditional Indian Jewelry depicting a bride or a princess or a queen. Personally, the cover could have been better.

Plot:
The plot of the book is about Padmavati, the queen of Chittor who is famous for her amazing and unusual beauty. She is a woman with strong opinions and stern ideas in life. As the historical story that is making rounds in the Indian History says, she is also very famous for the decision she took to end her life rather than being a captive to the most cruelest invader Alauddin Khilji.

The book mainly focuses on the great personality the queen has. Her devotion towards the husband, King Ratan Singh, her balance in playing the character of a strong warrior princess, her conviction towards the kingdom during the invasion by Alauddin Khilji and her responsibility towards the public of the kingdom during famines and droughts.

Unlike the known story,, in this book the scenes between the King and the Queen in various situations are beautifully scripted with intense and lovely emotions. Though the book ends on a tragic note, the reader feels a sight of pride for what the Queen did to save her integrity.

What I liked:
1. The attempt balancing the histroical aspects and little fiction.
2. The strong female characterization

What I disliked:
Nothing to be disliked

Narration:
The narration is very intense and nerve wrecking.

Language and Vocabulary:
A very good language and vocabulary.

My Final Verdict—
A definite page turner though a known story

Book title:5/5
Book Cover: 2/5
Plot: 3.5/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Narration: 3.5/5
Language and Vocabulary: 3.5/5

The overall rating I give is 3.55… (plus d'informations)

Book Title :
Author: Anuja Chandramouli
Format: e-book

Book Title:
The book title ' Prithviraj Chauhan: The Emperor of Hearts ' is interesting and unravels the other side of the mighty emperor.

Book Cover :
The book cover is a simple and colorful painting of a King and his Queen on a horse, looks like he has released a captivated woman. This reminds every reader the folk tales and their covers.

Plot:
The book is about one of the very famous hero and mostly the last Indian ruler of Indian History before the advent of the Mughals. discarding many confusing stories about him the author has presented the readers as a human first and a ruler next.

The book very interestingly talks about the palaces, kings, the kingdoms, wars, the murder conspiracies, the rituals, the culture and the tradition during those times. Also an engaging love story keeps the book interesting and thus a page turner.


What I liked:
1. The attempt of introducing the olden times in a very novel way.
2. Some sequences explaining about the atrocities during the war times.

What I disliked:
1. Found the story a little dragging at some places.

Narration:
The narration is very laudable, interesting and in new angle.

Language and Vocabulary:
A very good language and very nice vocabulary.

My Final Verdict—
A very fine definite read who has a nice ear towards Indian Historical Heroes.

Book title:4/5
Book Cover: 4/5
Plot: 3.5/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Narration: 3.5/5
Language and Vocabulary: 3.5/5
The overall rating I give is 3.55








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Prithviraj Chauhan: The Emperor of Hearts hovers in the space between Historical Fiction and Mythological Fiction... This story of the renowned warrior and king begins with a dream prophesizing the glories he is destined to achieve and his inevitable fall to his mother who is pregnant with him. It then traces his life from his celebrated birth through his youth full of power, passion and angst to his ultimate end after presenting the last substantial resistance to Muslim invasion of India.
The author has attempted to portray Prithviraj both as a human being with all his strengths and failings and also as a godlike figure who is almost invincible. The writing is breezy - making the pages move fast, and the language is immensely enjoyable. A few other characters also have adequate space to develop in this heroic tale.
My only complaint is that not many pages have been devoted to the deciding war against Mahmud of Ghur and the events preceding it. Other than that, it is quite a captivating read that I would rate as 3.5 out of 5.
One afterthought: Having a map showing the places covered in a historical novel tremendously enhances the reading experience. Would have loved a map with this one...… (plus d'informations)