Vanara
The Legend of Baali, Sugreeva And Tara
Author : Anand Neelakantan
Publisher : Penguin India
Pages : 309
Price : 350 INR
Buy: Amazon India
Rating : 5/5 Stars
Publisher : Penguin India
Pages : 309
Price : 350 INR
Buy: Amazon India
Rating : 5/5 Stars
Blurb :
Baali and Sugreeva of the Vana Nara tribe were orphan brothers who were born in abject poverty and grew up as slaves like most of their fellow tribesmen. They were often mocked as the vanaras, the monkey men. Sandwiched between the never-ending war between the Deva tribes in the north and the Asura tribes in the south, the Vana Naras seemed to have lost all hope. But Baali was determined not to die a slave. Aided by his beloved brother, Sugreeva, Baali built a country for his people. The capital city, Kishkindha, became a beacon of hope for emancipated slaves from across the world. It was a city of the people, by the people, for the people, where there was no discrimination based on caste, creed, language or the colour of skin. For a brief period in history, it seemed as if mankind had found its ideal hero in Baali. But then fate intervened through the beautiful Tara, the daughter of a tribal physician. Loved by Baali and lusted after by Sugreeva, Tara became the cause of a fraternal war that would change history for ever.
The love triangle between Baali, Tara and Sugreeva is arguably the world's first. Written by Anand Neelakantan who gave a voice to Ravana in Asura, Duryodhana in the Ajaya series and Sivagami in the Baahubali series, Vanara is a classic tale of love, lust and betrayal. Shakespearean in its tragic depth and epic in its sweep, Vanara gives voice to the greatest warrior in the Ramayana-Baali.
Review :
Vanara is a pure delight. I am constantly in awe of Anand Neelakantan. This book is a epic journey. Author is a superb storyteller with a vivid imagination. The book revolve around Baali the vanara king, Sugreeva ( Baali's Brother) and Tara Baali's wife. Story has everything Love, envy and betrayal.The characters were beautifully depicted. The cover of the book compel you to pick it up. Language is simple. The author demonstrate convincing insights into a thorough range of emotions.This book can be enjoyed by all age groups. A very well written book.
A must read. Highly recommend.
Baali and Sugreeva of the Vana Nara tribe were orphan brothers who were born in abject poverty and grew up as slaves like most of their fellow tribesmen. They were often mocked as the vanaras, the monkey men. Sandwiched between the never-ending war between the Deva tribes in the north and the Asura tribes in the south, the Vana Naras seemed to have lost all hope. But Baali was determined not to die a slave. Aided by his beloved brother, Sugreeva, Baali built a country for his people. The capital city, Kishkindha, became a beacon of hope for emancipated slaves from across the world. It was a city of the people, by the people, for the people, where there was no discrimination based on caste, creed, language or the colour of skin. For a brief period in history, it seemed as if mankind had found its ideal hero in Baali. But then fate intervened through the beautiful Tara, the daughter of a tribal physician. Loved by Baali and lusted after by Sugreeva, Tara became the cause of a fraternal war that would change history for ever.
The love triangle between Baali, Tara and Sugreeva is arguably the world's first. Written by Anand Neelakantan who gave a voice to Ravana in Asura, Duryodhana in the Ajaya series and Sivagami in the Baahubali series, Vanara is a classic tale of love, lust and betrayal. Shakespearean in its tragic depth and epic in its sweep, Vanara gives voice to the greatest warrior in the Ramayana-Baali.
Review :
Vanara is a pure delight. I am constantly in awe of Anand Neelakantan. This book is a epic journey. Author is a superb storyteller with a vivid imagination. The book revolve around Baali the vanara king, Sugreeva ( Baali's Brother) and Tara Baali's wife. Story has everything Love, envy and betrayal.The characters were beautifully depicted. The cover of the book compel you to pick it up. Language is simple. The author demonstrate convincing insights into a thorough range of emotions.This book can be enjoyed by all age groups. A very well written book.
A must read. Highly recommend.
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