I am reading a book called "The immortals of Meluha" by Amish. The book is surprisingly engaging. I have not read mythology for very long time. I cannot exactly classify this book as mythology but it draws heavily upon Hindu mythology. The refreshing change has been the treatment of the Gods as human characters by Amish. It's refreshing but not entirely new. I have encountered similar characterization before, notedly in S.L Bhyrappa's kannada novel "Parva" (also available in Hindi with the same title).
Amish has done a great job, though at times the language jars, which I believe can be improved in his coming sequels with some tight editing. Especially funny was the part when he goes round and round to describe 'idli', yes, Shiva is served idlis in this book. Apparently people in 1900 BC made idlis in northwest India, now Punjab. One suggestion though. One shouldn't read the book to verify one's own historical interpretation of mythology and history of India. It might not match with that of Amish. Amish's take is quite interesting otherwise. I liked the book overall. I would wait for the next two books in the trilogy.
Tiru
2 comments:
Although it is a page turner and interesting, It’s difficult to reconcile the fact that book The Immortals of Meluha is set in 1900 BC whereas the language of the book belongs to the 21st century.
An enjoyable read The Immortals of Meluha by Amish . loved the way you wrote it. I find your review very genuine and original, this book is going in by "to read" list.
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