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''[[Hindustan Times]]'' writes, "Neelakantan got [[Ravana]] to steal [[Rama]]’s thunder as the hero of the [[Ramayana]]. He dismantled long-cherished beliefs of good and evil, questioning the idea of victory and defeat. [[Asura: Tale of the Vanquished|Asura]] sold | ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' writes, "Neelakantan got [[Ravana]] to steal [[Rama]]’s thunder as the hero of the [[Ramayana]]. He dismantled long-cherished beliefs of good and evil, questioning the idea of victory and defeat. [[Asura: Tale of the Vanquished|Asura]] sold more than a million copies, but Neelakantan is far from finished. Now, Ajaya: Roll Of The Dice, takes on the [[Mahabharata]], this time focusing on the ‘unconquerable’ Kauravas."<ref name=hindustantimes>Apekshita Varshney (18 January 2014). ''[http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/retelling-mahabharata-why-kauravas-are-villain-heroes-to-anand-neelakantan/story-22ziggKXECgsyZNV8GBxZN.html Retelling Mahabharata: why Kauravas are villain-heroes to Anand Neelakantan]''. Retrieved 6 October 2017.</ref> The Indian Nerve rated it 3.5 out of 5 stating "The simple and gripping writing style coupled with fast-paced story throughout the book is sure to make you enjoy the book."<ref name=indiannerve/> | ||
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| Author | Anand Neelakantan |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
| Series | Ajaya |
| Genre | Mythological fiction |
| Published | December 2013 |
| Publisher | Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 456 |
| ISBN | 9789383562633 |
| OCLC | 952942995 |
| Followed by | Ajaya: Rise of Kali |
Ajaya: Roll of the Dice is a 2013 Indian novel of mythological fiction written by Anand Neelakantan. The first installment of the Ajaya series, it tells the story of the Kauravas.[1] As opposed to the usual tale told from the point of view of the victors, this entire story is written from Duryodhana's point view.[2]
Reception[edit]
Hindustan Times writes, "Neelakantan got Ravana to steal Rama’s thunder as the hero of the Ramayana. He dismantled long-cherished beliefs of good and evil, questioning the idea of victory and defeat. Asura sold more than a million copies, but Neelakantan is far from finished. Now, Ajaya: Roll Of The Dice, takes on the Mahabharata, this time focusing on the ‘unconquerable’ Kauravas."[3] The Indian Nerve rated it 3.5 out of 5 stating "The simple and gripping writing style coupled with fast-paced story throughout the book is sure to make you enjoy the book."[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ Samhita Chakraborty (26 August 2015). Anand Neelakantan is turning Indian Mythology on its head!. The Telegraph (Calcutta). Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ankita Katdare (25 February 2014). Ajaya – Roll Of The Dice | Book Review. indiannerve.com. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ↑ Apekshita Varshney (18 January 2014). Retelling Mahabharata: why Kauravas are villain-heroes to Anand Neelakantan. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
Further reading[edit]
- Gala, Heta. Book Review | Roll Of The Dice. tell-a-tale.com.
- Rammohan, T. “India will bleed from a thousand cuts” Book Review: Ajaya Book 1-Roll of the dice. ramasya.com.
- Yashwant. Ajaya: Roll of the Dice – Anand Neelakantan | Book Review (Epic of the Kaurava Clan # 1). idlebrains.org.
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