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It is no secret that I absolutely adore everything about Krishna, the blue God. I find his persona to be extremely intriguing, and equally endearing. So I am always curious to read more about him – in any way that I can. Mostly, this just translates to reading Mahabharata from several different POVs. Which is why, when I first got to know of this book, based on Pradyumna – the son of Krishna, it felt like a refreshing change.

While I have heard of Pradyumna in passing, I have never read much about the son, whose life must have been heavily influenced by his father. This was a new lens to view Krishna from, so I was pretty excited to read this book.

The plot mostly revolves around the life of Pradyumna, but the author has also weaved several other small tales around the main story line.

Things that I liked:

Impeccable Language – I have seen a lot of good stories getting buried under the weight of bad grammar and language, and it is such a shame. In this book, the author’s command over the language is visible, and it makes it a joy to read.

Maintaining Period Authenticity – In the genre of historical fiction, only good English doesn’t suffice. The language used must be reflective of the time and age the story is set in, and the author has done complete justice to this. In addition to the language, the characters, their motivations, the conflicts in their world, and even their attire -everything is kept true to the period the story is set in.

Beautiful Descriptions – I must mention here that I am not overly fond of lengthy descriptions, irrespective of how good they are, but even I can appreciate the beautifully poetic ones which are present in this book. On the other hand, if you are someone who normally enjoys vivid descriptions, then this book will be a visual treat for you.

Things that could have been better:

Sequence of Events- There is one thing that I feel could have been different -the timeline. I would have loved to follow Pradyumna’s life across a linear time-frame, as that would have avoided confusion in some areas.

Overall:

It was refreshing to read about a new/lesser known hero, in the genre. I would certainly recommend this book to people who read Indian Historical Fiction, and who would enjoy a visual tour of that era.

Will I read the Sequel?

YES. Absolutely!