Review: I, Rama Age of Seers Book-1 by Ravi Venu
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I, RamaAge of Seers Book-1 by Ravi Venu
Immortality has a Price
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This book is Ram’s Version of the Ramayaana and all the
events associated with the same. Ramayana , one of the greatest epics ever has
been retold with the writer trying hard to put in all the effects that one
would have seen in the tele serial
Ramayana that used to be aired years back.The writer has tried to depict the
story in such a way so that the reader ends up visualizing the different
scenes.“The Age of Seers, Volume One” of Rama’s story, outlines how Vishwamitra
andseveral others controlled the planet and made it secure for modern
day humans.The entire story is
in a flashback mode, sometimes Rama reminiscing about his childhood, with Lakshmana
adding some small detail, and sometimes through another voice, like that of his
father, Dasaratha, relating the story of his curse, or the sage Vishwamitra,
relating the story of the demons.
The story is on full pace from page to page neatly put in a way how Rama would have experienced every event in his life. The story is also about the way how the brothers were trained in warfare and other art forms.
What I found a bit discouraging was the darkness associated
with the book. The cover is so dark and in no way represents Ramayana .Only
once you read the name of the book that you get an idea as to what it is.As
also Ram narrating the story is something I couldn’t digest. As also the story isn’t
that gripping and captivating .I am someone who would love to see such stories
on an idiot box i.e my tv rather than read the stuff. So that could be one of
the reason why I wouldn’t have found the book captivating. But still I did find
the story narration going dull at places.
One thing I liked is the statement written at the back of
the book which is one of the main reasons why I chose to read the book ,” There will be a time when men will fight
among themselves in the name of God, when peace will fail; at that time a part
of me will re-emerge ..” Another thing that I liked is the author took
the risk of experimenting with a topic as vast as this . I also liked the way about how Kaikeyi is portrayed as a strong lady, a woman of substance. As also i found the book informative at places ,specially the death of Shravan which i wasn't aware of. So the book is informative.As also for people who
have no idea about Ramayana and would want to have a brief idea about the
same,This book is good for you.
Overall Review : Give it a Miss!!
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