The King of Mathura (Hastinapur, #5)
The King of Mathura (Hastinapur, #5)
After Krishna is guided out of Vrindavan into the open world of grit and betrayal, he and Balarama arrive in the city of Mathura, where the first of his many tests await. The brothers regain control of Mathura, but at what cost?
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I sit here atop the ruined, ravaged land that was once North Country, where it was said flowers bloomed even in deserts, a land that was fated to witness a bloody war that brought about an end to the age of kings...
Krishna and Balarama arrive in Mathura in time for the midwinter fair. They are hosted in the city by Sauptika, head of the secret movement that seeks to overthrow Kamsa. The plan is for the brothers to sneak into the palace courtyard on the day of the fair, win their battles against the king's prizefighters, and kill the king when he invites them onto the stage to honour them.
But Krishna plays spoilsport, and betrays them at the last second.
Now Sauptika must pick up the pieces and lead Balarama to his destiny, while at the same time ensuring that he comes to no harm. But her biggest challenge may lie in convincing Balarama that his biggest foe is none other than his brother.
This latest addition to the Hastinapur series follows Krishna and Balarama into Mathura, and tells the fascinating story of how they end the rule of Kamsa.
Sharath Komarraju beautifully breathes life once again into the silences that permeate the epic we know so well. If you're a mythology or fantasy fan, this is a must-read.
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Highly recommended for lovers of mythological fiction, and for that matter any kind of fiction. I loved how the characters of the Mahabharata came alive in these stories! My favourite was the Ganga and Satyavati narratives in the first book. Hope to read more from Sharath in the future.
I had read some of Sharath Komarraju's earlier work, but never got around to reading his Hastinapur series. So when I saw an ad that they were available as a bundle, I jumped at it. What I like most about Sharat's novels is how real the characters seem. Their troubles, their lives, their journeys. Definitely worth a read!
I thought it was an exaggeration when I saw an ad for these books and claimed they would be the best books I would read this year. But now I see that it's not at all. Of the six books, I liked the second three the most. I especially loved Song of Vrindavan. The bonus books on Kunti and Gandhari helped give me a lot of background material that helped me understand the novels better. Recommended to everyone!
If you're someone who is tired of Chetan Bhagat and Durjoy Datta style books, these will be a welcome change. Not only does Sharath Komarraju give you a fresh take on a great story, but the amount of depth and empathy he gives the characters is something to see. You may agree or disagree with some of the internal messages in the books, but you cannot quarrel with how deeply they immerse you into their world. First class!
I had not heard of the author before, so I first got the first book. I liked it so much that I got the entire set. I also have the bonus bundle of Character Guides. Such a wealth of information. Now I want to try all of Sharath Komarraju's books!