Book Review 36: The Fisher Queen's Dynasty by Kavita Kane.
The story takes us back in time when King Shantanu was the ruler of Hastinapur and his son, Devavrat, was the crowned prince. But, as fate would have it, the old King Shantanu fell in love with the young, sharp and ambitious fisher-girl, Satyavati; and Devavrat sacrificed his throne so that his father could marry the fisher-girl. And thus, the ambitious and mere fisher-girl, Matsyagandha becomes the Queen of Hastinapur, Queen Satyavati, whose dynasty was destined to rule.
Mythology is one of my favourite genres and I am completely mesmerised by the way the author has narrated the tale of one of the lesser known and not-so-much discussed character of the great Indian epic Mahabharata, Satyavati. This is one of the best books I have read so far in 2018. The flawless narration and compelling plot make it hard for the readers to stop reading the book. It is evident that the author researched extensively before penning this amazing mythological fiction.
All the characters are well developed and realistic in nature. Especially, the character of Satyavati has been beautifully described. The readers will hate her for the wicked and mean side of her character and also pity and sympathise her for her ill-fated past. The writing style is eloquent and gripping which makes the story all the more interesting.
Altogether, I absolutely loved this book. It is a must-read for all, especially mythological fiction lovers.
About the author : A senior journalist with a career of over two decades, which includes working for Magna publication and DNA, she quit her job as Assistant Editor of Times of India to devote herself as a full-time author. A self-styled aficionado of cinema and theatre and sufficiently armed with a post-graduate degree in English Literature and Mass Communication from the University of Pune, the only skill she knows, she candidly confesses, is writing.
Karna's Wife her debut novel, (2013)was a bestseller. Her second novel - Sita's Sister (2014) also deals with another enigmatic personality - Urmila, probably the most overlooked character in the Ramayan. Menaka's Choice(2015), another best-seller, is about the famous apsara and her infamous liaison with Vishwamitra the man she was sent to destroy. Lanka's Princess (2016) is her fourth book based on Ravan's sister, Surpanakha, the Princess of Lanka who was also its destroyer...Born in Mumbai, a childhood spent largely in Patna and Delhi, Kavita currently lives in Pune with her mariner husband Prakash and two daughters Kimaya and Amiya with Chic the black cocker spaniel and Cotton the white, curious cat.
Karna's Wife her debut novel, (2013)was a bestseller. Her second novel - Sita's Sister (2014) also deals with another enigmatic personality - Urmila, probably the most overlooked character in the Ramayan. Menaka's Choice(2015), another best-seller, is about the famous apsara and her infamous liaison with Vishwamitra the man she was sent to destroy. Lanka's Princess (2016) is her fourth book based on Ravan's sister, Surpanakha, the Princess of Lanka who was also its destroyer...Born in Mumbai, a childhood spent largely in Patna and Delhi, Kavita currently lives in Pune with her mariner husband Prakash and two daughters Kimaya and Amiya with Chic the black cocker spaniel and Cotton the white, curious cat.
My rating : 5 of 5 stars.
Publisher : Westland Publications.First Published : December 2017.
Pages : 325
Price : ₹350/-
Thanks to Writersmelon for providing me with a review copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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