Exploring the Bookish World

The Sword of Kalki,  which is the first book in the Kalyug series, is an interesting read which combines both the genres - mythology and teenage drama. The protagonist - Reyansh, aka Rey, is a 17-year-old student, who does not believe in the mythological tales of the Gods and Goddesses. Although he grew up listening to mythological stories, he does not believe in them. But his life takes a turn when he arrives at  Guru Parshuram's Ashram. As the story progresses,  he realizes that the asurs and the devas are indeed real and he comes from a long line of one of the devas himself.   This is the author's debut novel. The plot was very well developed, and it was quite unpredictable. This book is a perfect combination of mythology, drama, action, adventure and comedy as well. There are a number of humorous instances in the book. It was a really fascinating read and has the ability to keep the readers hooked till the very end. However, the narrative technique could have been better. A

Kartikeya Ladha's latest book,  Life Unknown - A Passage Through India  narrates the tale of the author's journey across the Indian subcontinent. However, this book is not just a travelogue, it is deeply philosophical and spiritual as well. The book begins in Ladakh. The author has brilliantly portrayed the untamed beauty of the Himalayan Mountains. The vivid description of the scenic beauty makes the book all the more interesting to read. The book is divided into three sections - describing the author's journey across various parts of northern as well as southern India.  Life Unknown - A Passage Through India, is not only about the author's journey across different places in India. It is also about the author's spiritual journey. The way he went on a different path, the path which is greater than materialistic possessions which human beings blindly chase. This really makes us think. Life Unknown - A Passage Through India is the author's second book after  Dream