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“The Ramayana could be argued

“The Ramayana could be argued

to be the basis for not only Indian culture, religion and art but

similar themes crop up in later myths and stories such as those of

Greek, Roman and Norse origin to name a few. You only have to look

at the modern retelling of the Beowulf, numerous written versions

and of course, Michael Crichton’s ‘Eaters of the Dead’/’13th

Warrior’ to see that there is no harm in retelling old stories,

legends and myths. Also it’s good way to introduce these stories to

a wider audience but what is the book really like I hear you ask.

Well overall, I would recommend this book. It’s an enjoyable easy

read and if it helps bring an old story to a wider readership then

that’s no bad thing. If you like straight forward simple, fantasy

then gives it ago.There are though some wonderful scenes – an almost

Matrix-like ‘arrow time’ scene where Rama rescues what he thinks is

an injured doe. The telling of the story of Lord Shiva is also

highly entertaining. Ashok K. Banker uses quite a few words and

phrases from Sanskrit and other ethnic Indian languages but these

add to the mood and pathos of the book.” SF Crows Nest on Prince

of Ayodhya

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