Mythological Fiction Readers Club

lolaveri

I didn't love Devdutt Pattanaik's Bhagavat... I find his treatment of texts too much like a literature class, dry and superficially analytical without any consideration for their meaning and beauty :/

lolaveri

Just finished listening to Saiswaroopa Iyer's latest on Draupadi... it's fantastic! Might not be best for readers who don't know the story as she skips around certain events, but of all hundreds of books on this character that have been written by various authors over the years, I think this was the most inspiring and respectable version, most true to the original text and intent. Highly recommend.

divey

lolaveri 26-6-2019 04:33 AM
Just finished listening to Saiswaroopa Iyer's latest on Draupadi... it's fantastic! Might not be bes ...

I have read so many renditions of the great epic that somehow i just dont feel like picking up anything more. I suggest you pick up Vikramaditya veergatha series and thundergod. They are quite good. I am eagerly waiting more books in this series to come out

The Draupadi book you have been reading, is it available on forum?

lolaveri

divey 26-6-2019 09:49 AM
I have read so many renditions of the great epic that somehow i just dont feel like picking up any ...

I don't think that particular one is yet, but the author's other titles based on Vedic characters are. Just search Saiswaroopa Iyer. She's really good, perfect blend of authenticity and creativity.

Mandwanikamlesh

I have read many mythological fictions books.
Do anyone suggest me some books in this genre?

niya

lolaveri 26-6-2019 04:31 AM
I didn't love Devdutt Pattanaik's Bhagavat... I find his treatment of texts too much like a literatu ...

Agreed. He just puts too much analysis of his and ruins the smooth flow along with its essence.