I started reading the first book of the shiva trilogy, ‘The immortals of Meluha’ two years back and it did not take me more than two days to complete the book. Amish’s magnetism instantly hooked me, and I completed the remaining two books of the series back to back. He has built an amazing fiction on top of the history of India, Hinduism, and geography. The novels will give you goosebumps, carry you across mountains and oceans, and cause you to sob vehemently. I don’t have a single complaint about the trilogy; it is SHEER LOVE!
Spoiler alert!!
The first thing I noticed about the novels was the setting. With deep aspects of society and culture, the author has created an exceptional setting for the story. Even if you don’t like reading too many technical details in a book, you’ll notice that the descriptions are placed gently to give us an indication of the extensive research that Amish has done prior to writing.
Similarly, Amish has brilliantly portrayed Sati throughout the shiva trilogy. She is stunning, devoted, clever, well-read, and brave. She is, above all, a fearless warrior. Even though she has her own challenges in life and is sometimes chastised for being a naga, she did her best to save her compatriots from a foreign mercenary. I have never before cried my heart out for the death of a character.
Third, the author provides scientific justification for certain mythical ideas. I liked how he portrays Brahma and Brihaspati as scientists while explaining Somras as life-saving medicine. Similarly, his explanation of good and evil as perspectives steals the show. Except for Daksh, who comes across as bigoted and insecure, there is no villain in the plot. Besides, no one is unquestionably bad.
Lastly, you will absolutely admire Mahadev and his journey. How a mere human from Tibet becomes the GOD, The MAHADEV!
Suggested: Twelve must-reads of Nicholas Sparks!
Leave a Reply