Shiva Trilogy Kindle Edition

The author had indeed been struck by his muse into writing this amazing trilogy. I recognize the tedium of writing such a masterpiece. This trilogy remember, is the first creation of the author. Some of the reviewers have indeed been harsh with the his writings, but I found it to be an amazing work given that Mr Tripathi is not a native English speaker. I learnt so much with the words chosen and at the end of my reading, today I for sure, I have enriched my vocabulary tremendously. I am awestruck with some the philosophical conversations transpired, as I delved deeper and deeper into the books. This story of Shiva, portrayed the flaws in the character of the man-god in some brutal ways. It also showed the weakness of a poor soul of a father (Daksha) for the love (but more like deep attachment) for his daughter. This same unconscious attachment caused the unfortunate death of the very daughter he was supposed to save and be reunited with at all cost. These flaws in personality are prevalent in us as well and the story itself is a mirror of the struggle within our own selves of who will eventually get the upper hand: our lower or higher selves. At the end of the day, what matters is that life will never walk as per one's whims and caprices, even if you are revered and you think you are a god. Life just continues its journey, enfolding events upon events as the it keeps going on its own mysterious itinerary. I loved the story and with 2.99 dollar, you my future reading comrades, you have got a bargain. Give this fantasy tale a try and enrich your mind with myths, legends and histories of that ancient land called India and Shiva the destroyer, the third of the trimurthis.

I'd heard a lot about these books before I bought them. I like the concept of trying to give Hindu Gods a real history and imagine what they would have been like as humans. And the actions they took, and the consequences of those actions, that over centuries have turned them into our Gods. However, the writing is rather unsophisticated and lacks depth and substance. It's almost as if the books were written for children, rather than adults. They could also do with a good editor - I would say that the editing is sub-standard.

My seat mate on a flight to India suggested the Trilogy as an introduction to local thinking and culture. What a great suggestion! The books present the myth of Shiva as historical fiction, bringing it to life in a way that the religious texts can't. Not the absolute best writing, but I keep caring about the characters, so it's good fiction.Now, I just have to figure out how much was real!

After going back and forth on buying this trilogy, I finally bit the bullet. Just a few chapters in, I have to say that I love the story. The author does a wonderful job of painting a picture of Shiva, the original hippie, the lord of the undead and unwanted, the god with the entirely human beginning.The writing itself is a tad choppy, and can do with some editing. There are also a few typos here and there, but nothing a good editor can't fix.

Loved this trilogy. I completely agree with other reviewers who call Amish the Indian Tolkien. Being an avid reader who is a big fan of mythology, I just couldn't put this book down. I couldn't rave enough, but if I do, it would be soaked in spoilers.Read it, people!

I could draw interesting parallels in present times with ideas mentioned in the book. For instance the smart phone of present times could be perceived as Good turning Evil due It's prevalent use among the young and old to a point that society has become addicted to them. The cell phone stands in as a nanny / all in one entertainment device. Face to face communication is becoming rarer and more faces are buried looking at screens rather than communicating with the human next to them.

Describing mythology of ancient India, brought to life with living characters. It goes on and on and on and needs some endurance to finish. But well worth persisting.

An exceptional story of love between a barbaric warrior with a learning mind and a sense of justice, and a warrior princess who is discovering that everything about her country, upbringing and her past is not what it seems.That the man is Shiva and the lady is Sati, and their mission is a convenience the author has afforded himself, although undoubtedly, this helps the story move forward at a fast pace.

Very disappointed, i thought the author would try taking different path compared to Ramayana and the Mahabharata stories. But telepathic Buddhists, readio waves being transmitted across India, life perlonging medication and divine weapons being nuclear weapons or various types, fully didcribed radio active weapons. SpoilersThe great evil was pollutants poisoning we start of saraswati trivet, let's let off 3 nukes and shiva admitted that it was polluting saraswati river with radio fall out. Atleast a bow and arrow were involved in the setting of of the nukes.The author also has a strange style where he can draw out s moment or just skip great journeys and years and decades.Even a note about historic sources is missing, it's true fiction not historic religious fiction as even basic bdates of when and where shiva or ram existed is very problematic. Plus the fact that shiva hadn't appeared again when so much has happened in India. The harmless caste system formed by ram has taken a terrible shape, a cancer on human consciousness, but the author supports it through his thory that it made the system work. Such systems existed else where like fuedal Japan, India not unique in this and rest of the world couldn't bothered formalising the caste system but as hoc discrimination and tyranny is every where. Let's add shivas name to avaited saviour near end of time, though Hindu wheel of time keeps spinning , whole Muslim, Jews and Christians get to move to pergutory.

Probably my first book review but was totally worth it. I can see that it is meant for young readers..More like a thriller but must admit I couldn't put it down..Felt like reading it in one go..Always anxious to know what happens next. Bit different than the stories that my grandpa told but nevertheless very gripping. Must read!

Fantastic storytelling. Gripping. Enthralling. Entertaining. Fabulous mix of myth and fiction. This is one that you cant put down.

Brilliant read. Couldn't stop reading

I thoroughly enjoyed reading all the parts of shiva trilogy.It’s quite a thriller with various twists and turns. A good read