Lanka: The Prophecy of the Bloodline by Prakash Mohandas | Book Review
"Lanka: The Prophecy of the Bloodline" presents a daring approach to the Ramayana. It depicts generations after Rama's victory. Readers are put into a world where Lanka is on the edge of darkness, and evil has a new face, Shurpanakha.
Shurpanakha, Ravana's sister, could not process the defeat of Ravana. She emerges as a cunning and dangerous force and attempts to take the throne of Lanka for herself at any cost. She plans a prophecy and creates an heir to the throne. It adds a layer of suspense that kept me hooked till the last.
The prophecy adds mystery and excitement. Who is the true inheritor of Lanka's peace? Can divided clans ever unite again? These questions keep the story moving at a steady pace.
The author blends myth with fiction beautifully so that it gives the whole story an exciting, bold, and almost cinematic feeling. He explores deeper themes like legacy, justice, and what it means to be a ruler. The writing is crisp, the world feels so tangible, and the twists kept me totally engaged.
Throughout the entire book, I experienced a wide range of human emotions, including plenty of action, raw emotion, a few gut-wrenching moments, and a strong sense of cultural richness. Shurpanakha is depicted as wicked but is also a calculative character with depth and ambition.
Overall, it is a pleasure to read and very emotional, so a must for fans of mythological fiction and/or epic fantasy.
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