Narasimha: The Mahaavatar | Book Review

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Narasimha: The Mahaavatar
Pages: 320
Author: Kevin Missal
Publisher: HarperCollins India



‘Narasimha: The Mahaavatar’ is a mythological fiction by Kevin Missal is a story of bloodshed, war, revenge, kings, powers and all other mystical powers. Narasimha is one of Lord Vishnu’s incarnation who is half human, half lion. Long ago, when Lord Indra had a war against Asuras Prahlads mother had fallen prey to the war and was killed by our protagonist Narasimha. He still has the guilt of killing an innocent lady and his brother too and hence he decides to leave war and now lives his life in isolation as a physician. His only redemption would be in saving young Prahlad from the conspiracies and the bloodshed between the Asuras and Devas. There are other characters too such as Andhaka who has had a very abusive childhood and hence has turned into a horrific person. The conditions take different turns and Prahlad has to choose between betraying his own father and killing his guru. Everything is at stake and all depends upon Prahlad. What would he choose? What are the consequences of the choices Prahlad takes? To know more read Narasimha: The Mahaavatar.

My Thoughts:

The characters are well developed and described in great detail. I loved the character of Narasimha and Prahlad. Each character has their own saying and are held responsible for their own doing. Like Holika at one time she is questioned by her own soliders for her doing and she too answers them but later on tells them to no doubt her decisions. Each character has their own positive and negative traits but the author has done an excellent job in showing what is bad and good and would surely make you think.

I loved the writing style of the writer. The writing was neither too fast nor too slow. The author has done an excellent job in showing how the war created a deep enmity between the Devas and Asuras. The author has explained the war in such a manner that it actually feels that the events are taking place in front of your eyes. The story is written in a simple and lucid language.

The overall story is written in such a manner that the readers will be on the edge of their seat to know what is happening next. It is definitely a page turner and each page brings some or the other twists and turns for the readers. I enjoyed reading this book very much and I would surely recommend it to all those who are looking to read something mythological and adventurous.

My Rating: 5/5

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