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Arpita Gujrati Everyone, once before they grow old should read this. After this, it depends upon your preference for genre of books.
It starts with something boring b…moreEveryone, once before they grow old should read this. After this, it depends upon your preference for genre of books.
It starts with something boring but then goes on telling various events with writer's notes following every major event.
I am still in the mid-way but I sincerely think that everyday I read it, it helps me to be a better Indian.
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Does this book tells us what happened after kurukshetra??? and about the life of pandavas after the war ended. and how did they die.

Anupam Kumar Yes it does and also takes us into their journey of death.

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Is this 'the real' story of Mahabharata or is it a lighter (very modified and selected pieces) version using the original story and character? I ask this because I am a firm believer of original tale and I don't think I appreciate breaking the facts for the ease of reading.

Abhik Mukherjee Then probably this book is a big no for you. This is not the real story, not even retelling. Author distorts the stories along with the addition of so…moreThen probably this book is a big no for you. This is not the real story, not even retelling. Author distorts the stories along with the addition of some of the folklores and blends it with his half baked conclusions. If you want to enjoy reading a book, then you may go for it and wonder about the question asked there without realizing its real essence. (less)

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Is this book suitable for 11 year olds?

Dhiraj I think it would be more appropriate for an older person say one of the parents or grandparents to read and explain it to a 11 year old. That way the …moreI think it would be more appropriate for an older person say one of the parents or grandparents to read and explain it to a 11 year old. That way the child will be able to assimilate more and understand it better. Also, the story can be told in parts yo make it interesting. Else, an 11 year old reading it all by herself may find it heavy read, may lose interest or may not be able to understand the deeper, philosophical message contained in the book.(less)

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Is the book a retelling of the original Jaya or of what we have now come to know as Mahabharat?

Siddharth Kumar The book describes various events of Mahabharat in sections and with each section the author asks you several questions, which may lead you to wonder …moreThe book describes various events of Mahabharat in sections and with each section the author asks you several questions, which may lead you to wonder whether the characters from Mahabharat were as great as told by our grannies/school-books or just the mare mortals plotting against each-other politicizing relations and what-not. To give you a little hint, read the back cover of he book....

A daughter is a prize of a contest,
A student is turned away because of his caste,
A family is divided over inheritance,
A woman is publicly disrobed....(less)

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