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‘PRADYUMNA: Son of Krishna’ is a tale of fantasy and mythology mixed with a liberal doze of exploits, adventure, magic and the unfathomable power of Gods. When I picked this book, I was immediately engrossed in the action and drama unfolding. The pace was fast and the so was the action. The book moves back and forth from two different times and I was eager to know how Krishna’s son was going to claim his legacy.

The book is for mythology fans as it tells story from the point of view of another character not much heard of. I for one was not aware of Krishna’s son let alone sons. How the author has narrated his tale and linked it with the more popular stories that have been written to death is unique about the book. With this new action hero the author has managed to pique our interest into the lesser known but equally worthy heroes.

This is the second book by Usha Narayanan and the first that I have read. The book has excellent language, no errors and the extensive use of the traditional names and words of that time make the book a more interesting read. The book shines where language is concerned and the author’s way with words comes through the pages.

How much more evil can the world take? What more will Pradyumna have to face before he finds his destiny? The book manages to give all the answers in this book but the new ones have us looking forward for book 2. Pradyumna works on various levels; it is a book easy to read with the lovely flow of language. The characters jump out and shine. Whether it was his brother Samba or the many princesses or the evil demons, all have been brought to life by Usha.

A delight to read with the elegant prose by Usha Narayanan; now I am off to pick her new release “Love, Lies and Layoffs” A new perspective and insight about our mythology and many unknown stories, all bought to life by Usha in this book. The ancients had their unique ways, life and wisdom all shine through the pages of Pradyumna.