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Book review- Scion of Ikshvaku by Amish Tripathi (Ramachandra Series- Part 1)

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Image from Internet   The book is the first part of the Ramchandra Series. Recently the fourth part in the series was released (and have read 50% of it), I decided to pour out my views on the sequel of books in the form of 4 blog posts…starting from this one. "Scion of Ikshvaku '' is about the Nayak of the Ramayana tale…Ram. It traces the story of Lord Ram, the son of Dashrath and the founder of what is known as Ram Rajya. A fictional interpretation based on the many editions of the Ramayana, this book is a fast-paced adventure blended with historical theories. The book is modernized bending and re-telling the implied story with a whooping level of imagination. The story is no secret to Ramayan tale lovers but Amish writing manages to create completely new stories from old ones. The persona of Ram with all the imagined flaws as well as the jewelled recognition is well-balanced and easily digestible. Ram being present as a mere human with godly characteristics - is the best...