Sharath Komarraju

Good books! I would not say these are classic literature level material, but they are certainly a notch above all the other mediocre fare that you get in bookstores these days.

Don't hesitate, just go for it. The text is great, the formatting is lovely for all apps, and the writing is immersive. These books make you think!

I remember seeing these books elsewhere before, but never got around to reading them until now. I was wary because it's a new author, but the Money Back Guarantee gave me some confidence. As it happens, I love the books. Book 1 was a bit slow, but the other two more than made up for it.

If you like the Mahabharata, this is a no-brainer. Even if you don't like the Mahabharata and you are a regular fiction reader, these are worth a try. Especially Winds of Hastinapur. Such beautiful writing.

I'd not heard of Sharath Komarraju before. The name didn't even ring a bell. I see these books were written quite a long time ago. Where have they been all this while? I loved the writing style, and the fact that these are not just 'twists' on a familiar story, but entirely new stories by themselves. Highly recommended.

For people like me who is a die-hard mythology fan, these books are a treat. Definitely getting the second set of books now.

I'd heard of Sharath Komarraju before, but from his short stories. I thought he had stopped writing. Good to rediscover these novels! I am not a big fan of reading on screen, but I liked the printable PDF option. Glad I took a chance on these!

I've always liked myth retellings like Amish Tripathi's books, so I am probably biased. I enjoyed the new and fresh take on the Mahabharata that these books provide. I feel that the author has enough talent in him to create something new and original, and not just work in the Mahabharata universe. Well done!

I didn't know much about the Mahabharata before I picked up these books. Now I feel like an expert. Definitely going to recommend these to one and all. In our current modern life, I feel it is important to get in touch with your roots.

I'm not usually a fan of myth retellings - I think if you want to read about our myths, why not read the originals instead of fanfiction? But with these books, I see that there is a legitimate place for myth retellings. Sharath Komarraju's approach is to write stories into the silences of the Mahabharata. The main narrative is left untouched, but he writes about what Vyasa has missed: the childhood of Bhishma, the early years of Kunti and Gandhari, the trials of Amba in the forest etc. I found that these add to the epic rather than retell it or change it. Very refreshing.

If you're a fan of the Mahabharata, this is a no-brainer. If you don't like them, you always have the 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. As far as I know, no other writer is offering a money back guarantee on any of his books, so that alone makes this worth trying. Go for it!

My favourite among the three books is the second - Rise of Hastinapur. It seems it's the longest of three as well, so the author takes enough time to develop each of the three characters. Each story is different to the others in tone and style, and in atmosphere. It almost felt like I got three novels for the price of one within that one book. I especially enjoyed the final Epilogue that brings the three strands of story together. Ganga is awesome!

Murder in Amaravati was the only one of Sharath Komarraju's books I'd read before I picked up this one. I can see that his fiction writing skills help him in writing nonfiction too. He brings a fiction writer's curiosity and imagination to this set. The feeling is infectious!

Been wanting to read these for a long time, but they're not available anywhere else it looks like. Glad to have finally gotten my hands on them. I appreciated the app compatibility and the printable option.

Not award-winning novels by any means, but they do a good enough job entertaining you. If you're a Mahabharata / mythology nut (like me), you will enjoy them even more.