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The Oath of the Vayuputras (Shiva Trilogy, #3)
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A funky mix of pseudo-science, pseudo-history and pseudo-mythology, The Oath of the Vayuputras marks a new low for this trilogy. Amish ensures that anyone reading this book will emerge with a thoroughly muddled conception of Indian mythology and pre-history. This would be a valuable asset when the movie comes out.
I had criticized the plot mechanism in my previous review by comparing it to an Amar-Chitra Katha. I have to take that back. Amar-Chitra Kathas were really good, in fact. No I would venture to say that the plotting, the characterizations and the dialogues are in the time honored tradition of the beloved saas-bahu serials of India. You cannot go wrong with that.
I clenched my teeth and read through this one. And guess what, the book ends with a threat that Shiva willing, there might be more!
PS. I have so many rants, especially factual ones. But unless someone wants to contest me about the virtues of the book, I am not going to bother.
PPS. The Star Progression for the trilogy = 3,2,1.
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A funky mix of pseudo-science, pseudo-history and pseudo-mythology, The Oath of the Vayuputras marks a new low for this trilogy. Amish ensures that anyone reading this book will emerge with a thoroughly muddled conception of Indian mythology and pre-history. This would be a valuable asset when the movie comes out.
I had criticized the plot mechanism in my previous review by comparing it to an Amar-Chitra Katha. I have to take that back. Amar-Chitra Kathas were really good, in fact. No I would venture to say that the plotting, the characterizations and the dialogues are in the time honored tradition of the beloved saas-bahu serials of India. You cannot go wrong with that.
I clenched my teeth and read through this one. And guess what, the book ends with a threat that Shiva willing, there might be more!
PS. I have so many rants, especially factual ones. But unless someone wants to contest me about the virtues of the book, I am not going to bother.
PPS. The Star Progression for the trilogy = 3,2,1.
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What's wrong with you! Foolish man! This book is a paragon of excellence and should be required reading for all men over 16! (Actually, I just want to read one of your rants.)
Richard wrote: "What's wrong with you! Foolish man! This book is a paragon of excellence and should be required reading for all men over 16! (Actually, I just want to read one of your rants.)"
Not falling for it. Besides, I am sure you don't want to discuss fine (well, blaring) points of Indian historiography....
Indian historiography, anthropology, and archaeology are among my abiding fascinations in life.*patiently awaits rant with Mahatma-esque serenity and determination*
Richard wrote: "Indian historiography, anthropology, and archaeology are among my abiding fascinations in life.*patiently awaits rant with Mahatma-esque serenity and determination*"
Really? Wow. I should be asking for book recos instead of ranting then.
Richard wrote: "No rant, no recces."Not fair. Isn't the review a rant enough? Do I really need to go into details and talk about how we have actual records of the founding of the cult of the Dalai Lama and the author makes no sense when he tries to appropriate that into his myth?
No I would venture to say that the plotting, the characterizations and the dialogues are in the time honored tradition of the beloved saas-bahu serials of India. You cannot go wrong with that.Hahaha...though on a serious note, I wonder till when will these serials continue to torture the small screen by their presence. But they did a good thing to me, made me almost turn away from the TV, only exception being some good movies that I can watch once in a while.
you have read so much yourself and your reviews are excellent. why don't you write something probably we will get really nice book by an Indian writer.
Rahul wrote: "you have read so much yourself and your reviews are excellent. why don't you write something probably we will get really nice book by an Indian writer."Thanks, Rahul, for your well wishes. I do hope I would, eventually.
even i felt many times that i was reading a script of a saas-bahu show
Rakhi wrote: "No I would venture to say that the plotting, the characterizations and the dialogues are in the time honored tradition of the beloved saas-bahu serials of India. You cannot go wrong with that.Hah..."
Ashwini wrote: "even i felt many times that i was reading a script of a saas-bahu show"
I no longer make fun of saas-bahu serials. I have heard of the new pass time -- IPL. I have heard it has worse scripts.
True SAID my friend. Oath of Vayuputras is simply superrrrrrrrr!!!!!!
author did not say it's version of mythology. it is work of fiction and fine one at that with very nicely done setup. your comments are not reviewing the book as such.
BTW has anyone noticed how many times Amish uses the word "frown" it will drive you insane. Apparently he knows only 2 expressions on face smile and frown.
Mradul wrote: "BTW has anyone noticed how many times Amish uses the word "frown" it will drive you insane. Apparently he knows only 2 expressions on face smile and frown."Bahubali's acting would come close I guess :)
I agree with you little bit. I also found it hard to digest. Tooo tooooo much explanations
What a drag! A new low for the author
Tbh I read this series 5-6 years ago; they really got me into reading. Now I want to re-read them after your reviews but I'm afraid I'll rate them low o_o
Amar Chitra Katha is not a primary source, far from being reliable, it preaches nehruvian mythology, and look at comrade whining about "pseudo-science" and "pseudo-history" in a Puranic fiction book, and ofcourse there is the usage of "mythology" which you are too illiterate to understand like many other dis-educated Indians. This feels little more than a review bomb from Marxist-Jihadist Mouthpieces who actually delude their mythology and pseudohistory from Aryans and Ashoka to Akbar and Gandhi as "history".
i thought that it will be something super but the book is veryyy bad thanx for the review
Janus wrote: "Amar Chitra Katha is not a primary source, far from being reliable, it preaches nehruvian mythology, and look at comrade whining about "pseudo-science" and "pseudo-history" in a Puranic fiction boo..."I agree with you entirely. Let us try to dis-educate the author since this is such an important issue :). My education is ongoing, so I can only contribute a little.
