Jul 18, 2015 12:04 AM
1352 Views
Another Mahabharata retelling! This was on my reading list since its release but could never make time until the audio book came along for a review.
Amidst all the relocation drama, Jaya kept me company and I loved every minute I spent with this audio book:) . It also fell right in place with my plans of gaining some momentum on my Project Mythology reading.
While most of the retellings of Mahabharata begin with the story of Shantanu and Ganga, this one starts off with the creation and division of duties amongst Devas and Asuras.
Initial chapter familiarises the reader with the various versions of Mahabharata and its numerous narrators, some credible and some not so much. It then moves on to place the story in a larger universe. A universe that is not limited by the influence of Kuru clan. An engaging story arc that provides rational explanations to many mystical and meta physical phenomenon described in Krishna Dwaipayana’s magnum opus.
Jaya, is more than just another run of mill Mahabharata retelling. It is THE Retelling. One that attempts to satisfy a curious and thoughtful reader of mythology. One that is written to answer those logical queries which arise out of the numerous readings of the epic. At places it adds to the readers existing knowledge and at places it provides a new insight in to a well known sections of the story. In every respect, this book is a great read.
