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Slayer Of Kamsa (2010)

by Ashok K. Banker(Favorite Author)

3.63 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

9350290006 (ISBN13: 9789350290002)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

HarperCollins

series

Krishna Coriolis

review 1: Slayer of Kamsa - The first of the Krishna Coriolis series.Well, the only reason I picked up this one was because I wanted a full fledged insight into the story of Krishna's life. And this book hasn't been a disappointment on that front. Details, so many details. Even before the birth of the child-God, the author gets you hooked. Surely there is much more to follow. Eight books must contain all that one needs to know!However, I am giving only two stars to this book. The epic story of Krishna is undoubtedly deserving of more, and also, anyone who attempts to share it with the world. Yet, I didn't like the writing style of the author much. (And this is the first I've read by the author) . The language was simple and straightforward. Which is something I do appreciate, becaus... moree it makes the book a quick and easy read. But, one thing that you can't help but notice if you've read this, is that some events are highly exaggerated! Not just exaggerated, but highly exaggerated. .. Yes, we get that Kamsa is evil and he has no pity and on and on. But seriously, explaining that point in one whole paragraph , over and over again doesn't leave a stronger impression. It kind of gets irritating. That said, I wouldn't deny that the author has done a nearly-decent job. I hope the other books are better than this though.
review 2: I was disappointed, highly disappointed after reading this book. Don’t get me wrong as my misery was caused by the unexpected and abrupt ending of this wonderful masterpiece. Since childhood I had been fascinated by Lord Krishna. I had enjoyed watching the Mahabharata solely due to His presence. So when I came across this first instalment I did not delay to own a copy. And I have been rewarded generously. Slayer of Kamsa, as the name suggests, is the story of Lord Krishna with his parents Vasudeva and Devaki as the crucial characters. For the main character and antagonist we have the notoriously infamous uncle Kamsa and the story mostly revolves around his life, struggles, growth to power and the resulting misuse of that power. This first instalment ends after the birth of our beloved Lord Krishna leaving you yearning for more. Beautifully described scenes, rich vocabulary, fluid storyline and strong characters are the core strengths of this book. My all-time favourite book has been Mrityunjay by Shivaji Sawant which is a true classic. However, Slayer of Kamsa has many qualities which bring it to almost at par with Mrityunjay. I would definitely recommend this book, in fact the complete series, to one and all. It doesn’t matter which religion you follow, which deity you believe in or which country you reside in. this story is universal and a must read for all. less

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