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Maha Vishnu Trilogy #2
The Code Of Manavas: Beyond The Realm
"The earth and the human race as we knew it have ceased to exist.
Bhoomidium, discovered by Krishna, healed the unstable core of Bhoomi during the last apocalypse. It has transformed Man to Manavas and Kali-Yug into Swarnim-Yug.
The year is 2050.2.0000001 and the Manavas are divided into two states, Madhavpur and Ayudhpur.
Krishna sees another apocalypse around the corner and he has a way out – an alternate universe, which can be reached by travelling through Omechta realm.
Can he save his race this time?"
Bhoomidium, discovered by Krishna, healed the unstable core of Bhoomi during the last apocalypse. It has transformed Man to Manavas and Kali-Yug into Swarnim-Yug.
The year is 2050.2.0000001 and the Manavas are divided into two states, Madhavpur and Ayudhpur.
Krishna sees another apocalypse around the corner and he has a way out – an alternate universe, which can be reached by travelling through Omechta realm.
Can he save his race this time?"
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279 pages, Paperback
First published January 4, 2016
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About the author
Arpit Bakshi
5 books43 followersArpit Bakshi has studied electrical engineering and has an MBA in finance from the University of RPI, Troy, New York. He now works for a prominent Indian bank. Arpit had initially wanted to pursue a career in theoretical physics, but ended up opting for engineering (as most students of science in India tend to do). Since his childhood, two things have never failed to amaze him—the vast expanse of the cosmos; and the unfathomable depth of Indian mythology and spirituality. He believes that one should never stop learning and it is his love for science that has gravitated him towards writing this mythology-inspired science fiction. Arpit is based in Gurgaon, India.
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December 4, 2016
Enthralling!
Between Science and Mythology you find yourself thrilled and captivated.
Under the spell of author's imaginary and ultra scientific work, I was bound to admire it.
Kali Yuga has come to an end and very soon the present era will also be erased from the maps.
Like all the other eras where God comes to help everyone in the form of human being, will there be anyone who come for the rescue.
Is there going to be a way?
To save everything. ?
I'm impressed with the intelligent naming of all the characters. Krishna, Gopal, Mohan, Vasu, Shyam, Radhika, Meera and many more.
The protagonist Krishna resembles in many ways to the Lord Krishna in Indian Mythology. The way he plays flute, his tactics and intelligence.
At first the author takes time to give you the background of how his novel is going to be. He checks and cross checks everything with you before making the book a fast paced read.
If you decide to be with the writer till this point, you sure are going to be thrilled with this page- turner. I'm sure you won't regret it.
I appreciate the author's courage to pen down a Herculean task. For merging two completely different genres and presenting a thrilling book, the writer deserves all my compliments.
In the end this book left me wanting for more of the story.
Playing with the readers' mind, Arpit Bakshi has definitely succeeded.
Succeeded so well!
He didn't reveal anything at all!
Author's strategy of breaking the mysteries in his upcoming books has made me impatient.
If you want to see a blend of Mythology and advanced Science, then this book will definitely work out for you!
Currently, I only want to know when the second part will be released!
Verdict : Full 4 Stars!
Between Science and Mythology you find yourself thrilled and captivated.
Under the spell of author's imaginary and ultra scientific work, I was bound to admire it.
Kali Yuga has come to an end and very soon the present era will also be erased from the maps.
Like all the other eras where God comes to help everyone in the form of human being, will there be anyone who come for the rescue.
Is there going to be a way?
To save everything. ?
I'm impressed with the intelligent naming of all the characters. Krishna, Gopal, Mohan, Vasu, Shyam, Radhika, Meera and many more.
The protagonist Krishna resembles in many ways to the Lord Krishna in Indian Mythology. The way he plays flute, his tactics and intelligence.
At first the author takes time to give you the background of how his novel is going to be. He checks and cross checks everything with you before making the book a fast paced read.
If you decide to be with the writer till this point, you sure are going to be thrilled with this page- turner. I'm sure you won't regret it.
I appreciate the author's courage to pen down a Herculean task. For merging two completely different genres and presenting a thrilling book, the writer deserves all my compliments.
In the end this book left me wanting for more of the story.
Playing with the readers' mind, Arpit Bakshi has definitely succeeded.
Succeeded so well!
He didn't reveal anything at all!
Author's strategy of breaking the mysteries in his upcoming books has made me impatient.
If you want to see a blend of Mythology and advanced Science, then this book will definitely work out for you!
Currently, I only want to know when the second part will be released!
Verdict : Full 4 Stars!
March 6, 2019
The Code of Manavas: Beyond The Realm is the first book of the Maha Vishnu trilogy written by Arpit Bakshi. The plot of this book is crafted in the combination of two unlikely genres, Indian Mythology, and Science fiction. Often the stories written on these genres are perfect entertainers because it is very difficult to build a story compared to other genres. The difficulty is because it demands much more research and knowledge along with creativity. Also without good storytelling skills, the plot may slip away or become weak. This story is the best example of the fusion of these genres. The author has done a commendable job to create a story with a strong backbone.
I loved the plot very much purely because of its uniqueness. How often you can see the mythological characters blended in the science world?
The creativity of the author has to be mentioned. For the first 40 pages, the author took his time to explain the new world, he crafted. Then only the true struggle was started. This is very much an unlikely skill because often the story becomes weak because it will lack the details of the background at the beginning. This is carefully avoided by explaining the new world at first. Through this, the author can take the reader their present to the future which he created rather smoothly.
The cover is excellently designed giving the glimpse of the story. The characters are uniquely named after many prominent mythological characters such as Krishna, Raghav, Gopal, Meera, Mohan, Vasu, Shyam etc. This is a very unique thought that I found interesting. From the title, it is evident that this is a Maha Vishnu trilogy, so the author named the characters according to that.
Being the first book of a trilogy, this book has an important role. It has to set a stage for crafting the remaining two stories. The Code of Manavas leaves the reader in a cliffhanger giving a perfect opportunity to the remaining two books.
I like the science fiction genre because they always offer something new to learn along with a beautiful story. This story also never disappointed me on this.
Overall, this is a nice read and takes away the reader from our present to the future for some time.
“I received a copy of this book through The Book Genie Review Program.
I loved the plot very much purely because of its uniqueness. How often you can see the mythological characters blended in the science world?
The creativity of the author has to be mentioned. For the first 40 pages, the author took his time to explain the new world, he crafted. Then only the true struggle was started. This is very much an unlikely skill because often the story becomes weak because it will lack the details of the background at the beginning. This is carefully avoided by explaining the new world at first. Through this, the author can take the reader their present to the future which he created rather smoothly.
The cover is excellently designed giving the glimpse of the story. The characters are uniquely named after many prominent mythological characters such as Krishna, Raghav, Gopal, Meera, Mohan, Vasu, Shyam etc. This is a very unique thought that I found interesting. From the title, it is evident that this is a Maha Vishnu trilogy, so the author named the characters according to that.
Being the first book of a trilogy, this book has an important role. It has to set a stage for crafting the remaining two stories. The Code of Manavas leaves the reader in a cliffhanger giving a perfect opportunity to the remaining two books.
I like the science fiction genre because they always offer something new to learn along with a beautiful story. This story also never disappointed me on this.
Overall, this is a nice read and takes away the reader from our present to the future for some time.
“I received a copy of this book through The Book Genie Review Program.
February 19, 2016
The Code of Manavas: Beyond the Realm by Arpit Bakshi is a nice fusion of Indian mythology and hardcore science. It is the first book of Maha Vishnu Trilogy. While combining mythology and hardcore science is not an easy task, this blending has come out really well in the book under review and the author should be complimented for that.
This book takes you into an interesting and engaging world. This world is believable and creates an imaginative spell on the readers. This spell is maintained till the end of the book and enough explanations have been provided in the plot to explain the events described in the book. This, in turn, maintains reader’s trust. The readers know what kind of world they are in and follow this world without a glitch consistently. The book takes us into the future in a Yuga called Swarnim Yuga. The year is 2050.2.0000001 and there are only two states in the world. These states are Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. The rest of the world got swallowed in the ocean at the end of Kali Yuga due to human’s continuous interference with the nature. Another catastrophe is around the corner and the states of Madhavpur and Ayudhpur are also on the verge of getting swallowed by the nature. So, will there be nothing left at the end? Or, will someone come out with some plan to avoid this catastrophe? If yes, then what would be the nature of that plan? Read the book to know the answers of these questions.
It is interesting to note that the author has intentionally named characters of this book after well-known characters of Indian mythology. You will find names like Krishna, Gopal, Mohan, Vasu, Shyam, Raghav, Radhika, Meera, ShriRam, and Kansa, etc. Amusingly, a number of these names belong to one single mythological character and that is of Krishna (one of the popular deities in Indian mythology). In fact, the main protagonist of this novel is based on Krishna. He wears yellow cloths and plays flutes. This sort of characterization adds a different appeal to this book. The emotional struggle of the central lead has also been portrayed beautifully.
The book is slow in the beginning but not only picks up pace but also becomes a page turner very soon. The slow beginning of the book is mainly due to the horrendous load of technical details rammed down on reader’s throat. Pacing is crucial to any piece of fiction and holds an important key in the works of science fiction. Therefore, the beginning part of this book could have been made a bit simpler and more interesting. However, your eyes keep glued to the pages once the story picks up speed and the plot becomes utterly fascinating and spellbinding. The book also ends satisfactorily and does not let you down. All the conflicts raised throughout the plot get resolved at the end. At the same time, the book ends with a cliffhanger. The author plays beautifully with the psychology of the readers and leaves them wanting more at the end. Readers will definitely scream at Arpit Bakshi to tell them what actually happens after the final page. While such an ending can be termed as a cruel one, it is the kind of ending that will make readers eagerly wait for the next book of the series.
Overall, it is a nice read and takes you away from your monotonous world for some length of time.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange of an honest review.
This review was first posted on:
https://pgalmora.wordpress.com/2016/0...
This book takes you into an interesting and engaging world. This world is believable and creates an imaginative spell on the readers. This spell is maintained till the end of the book and enough explanations have been provided in the plot to explain the events described in the book. This, in turn, maintains reader’s trust. The readers know what kind of world they are in and follow this world without a glitch consistently. The book takes us into the future in a Yuga called Swarnim Yuga. The year is 2050.2.0000001 and there are only two states in the world. These states are Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. The rest of the world got swallowed in the ocean at the end of Kali Yuga due to human’s continuous interference with the nature. Another catastrophe is around the corner and the states of Madhavpur and Ayudhpur are also on the verge of getting swallowed by the nature. So, will there be nothing left at the end? Or, will someone come out with some plan to avoid this catastrophe? If yes, then what would be the nature of that plan? Read the book to know the answers of these questions.
It is interesting to note that the author has intentionally named characters of this book after well-known characters of Indian mythology. You will find names like Krishna, Gopal, Mohan, Vasu, Shyam, Raghav, Radhika, Meera, ShriRam, and Kansa, etc. Amusingly, a number of these names belong to one single mythological character and that is of Krishna (one of the popular deities in Indian mythology). In fact, the main protagonist of this novel is based on Krishna. He wears yellow cloths and plays flutes. This sort of characterization adds a different appeal to this book. The emotional struggle of the central lead has also been portrayed beautifully.
The book is slow in the beginning but not only picks up pace but also becomes a page turner very soon. The slow beginning of the book is mainly due to the horrendous load of technical details rammed down on reader’s throat. Pacing is crucial to any piece of fiction and holds an important key in the works of science fiction. Therefore, the beginning part of this book could have been made a bit simpler and more interesting. However, your eyes keep glued to the pages once the story picks up speed and the plot becomes utterly fascinating and spellbinding. The book also ends satisfactorily and does not let you down. All the conflicts raised throughout the plot get resolved at the end. At the same time, the book ends with a cliffhanger. The author plays beautifully with the psychology of the readers and leaves them wanting more at the end. Readers will definitely scream at Arpit Bakshi to tell them what actually happens after the final page. While such an ending can be termed as a cruel one, it is the kind of ending that will make readers eagerly wait for the next book of the series.
Overall, it is a nice read and takes you away from your monotonous world for some length of time.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange of an honest review.
This review was first posted on:
https://pgalmora.wordpress.com/2016/0...
August 16, 2018
Enthralling is what I would Say!!!
The Code of Manavas is a smooth and beautiful blend of Science and Mythology. First 40 or so pages of the book were dragging very slowly, but once past that hurdle, the book was simply captivating and kept you HOOKED to the very last page!
Review
The Code of Manavas by Arpit Bakshi is part 1 of the Vishnu Trilogy. This is a story set in Madhavpur and Ayudhpur; the only cities that exist on Bhoomi (The erstwhile Earth). Its 2 million past the year 2050, and the people here are not the ordinary humans but a new race of humans known as Manavas. Kali-Yuga has ended and the Swarnim-Yuga of Manavas is in imminent danger from a threat from the inside of the trusted people of Krishna, to usurp the Manava Clan for power revenge and greed and Nature itself. Nature has depleted its resources and taking its revenge, because of Humans meddling with Nature, their Greed, and Selfishness.
The Saviour; Past and present:
The Protagonist Krishna is a scientist and the sole reason of humans A.K.A Manavas survival after the Apocalypse of The Earth. The Founder of Bhoomidian, an organic compound which is keeping Bhoomi Manavas intelligent, free of old age and illness. But here is a catch!!! Bhoomidian has an adverse effect on Bhoomi’s geological system.
Like in Dwaparyuga, Krishna is doing his utmost to save the Manavas in Swarnim Yuga.
Will Krishna be able to save Manavas?
Praise for the Author
Author Arpit Bakshi has done a very good job of naming the characters after many names of Krishna and Radha. Krishna, Mohan, Shyam, Radhika, Meera, Vallabha and many more… The spell Author cast on his readers is as musical and sweet as Krishna’s flute. He has done thorough research in Science and Mythology. And the concoction we get of these 2 poles apart genres is simply mind-blowing, it leaves you for craving more.
The book and the narration
Language is very easy to understand. Scientific terms used in the book are nicely explained and makes the whole experience of reading very thrilling. The book is very fast paced. The Code of Manavas leaves you in Cliffhanger, wanting more – craving more.
Why I recommend it!
Oh! It’s a must must read. And I assure you, that you won’t regret a bit. WAITING FOR THE SECOND PART OF THE BOOOOK!!!!
The Code of Manavas is a smooth and beautiful blend of Science and Mythology. First 40 or so pages of the book were dragging very slowly, but once past that hurdle, the book was simply captivating and kept you HOOKED to the very last page!
Review
The Code of Manavas by Arpit Bakshi is part 1 of the Vishnu Trilogy. This is a story set in Madhavpur and Ayudhpur; the only cities that exist on Bhoomi (The erstwhile Earth). Its 2 million past the year 2050, and the people here are not the ordinary humans but a new race of humans known as Manavas. Kali-Yuga has ended and the Swarnim-Yuga of Manavas is in imminent danger from a threat from the inside of the trusted people of Krishna, to usurp the Manava Clan for power revenge and greed and Nature itself. Nature has depleted its resources and taking its revenge, because of Humans meddling with Nature, their Greed, and Selfishness.
The Saviour; Past and present:
The Protagonist Krishna is a scientist and the sole reason of humans A.K.A Manavas survival after the Apocalypse of The Earth. The Founder of Bhoomidian, an organic compound which is keeping Bhoomi Manavas intelligent, free of old age and illness. But here is a catch!!! Bhoomidian has an adverse effect on Bhoomi’s geological system.
Like in Dwaparyuga, Krishna is doing his utmost to save the Manavas in Swarnim Yuga.
Will Krishna be able to save Manavas?
Praise for the Author
Author Arpit Bakshi has done a very good job of naming the characters after many names of Krishna and Radha. Krishna, Mohan, Shyam, Radhika, Meera, Vallabha and many more… The spell Author cast on his readers is as musical and sweet as Krishna’s flute. He has done thorough research in Science and Mythology. And the concoction we get of these 2 poles apart genres is simply mind-blowing, it leaves you for craving more.
The book and the narration
Language is very easy to understand. Scientific terms used in the book are nicely explained and makes the whole experience of reading very thrilling. The book is very fast paced. The Code of Manavas leaves you in Cliffhanger, wanting more – craving more.
Why I recommend it!
Oh! It’s a must must read. And I assure you, that you won’t regret a bit. WAITING FOR THE SECOND PART OF THE BOOOOK!!!!
January 28, 2016
This is one really amazing book! I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the story of Krishna, a young scientist, in his search to help the advance humans(Mananvas) surviving on borrowed time which isn't long. The nature is swallowing continents as a revenge for humans meddling with her using the intervention of science. The remaining land is named Bhoomi and the reason for advancement of humans to Manavas is due to an organic compound named Bhoomidium, created by Krishna.
With the threat of nature comes another threat: Threat of power and greed. Will Krishna overcome all this and save his race?
For one the cover page is beautiful, nearly as much as the writing style and story narration. there are a few errors, but that doesn't change the concept or the reading experience.
The best part of the story is the blend of mythology, science fiction, romance and even history, is so amazing that you will read through the book and not find past and future colliding! It's that amazing.
Detailed review posted on: https://dreambookreviews.wordpress.co...
This is the story of Krishna, a young scientist, in his search to help the advance humans(Mananvas) surviving on borrowed time which isn't long. The nature is swallowing continents as a revenge for humans meddling with her using the intervention of science. The remaining land is named Bhoomi and the reason for advancement of humans to Manavas is due to an organic compound named Bhoomidium, created by Krishna.
With the threat of nature comes another threat: Threat of power and greed. Will Krishna overcome all this and save his race?
For one the cover page is beautiful, nearly as much as the writing style and story narration. there are a few errors, but that doesn't change the concept or the reading experience.
The best part of the story is the blend of mythology, science fiction, romance and even history, is so amazing that you will read through the book and not find past and future colliding! It's that amazing.
Detailed review posted on: https://dreambookreviews.wordpress.co...
June 22, 2016
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Indian Mythology
My Rating: 3.75 stars
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
“When the sole purpose of existence becomes existence itself, does it not defy the very purpose of higher living?”
The Code Of Manavas: Beyond The Realm by Arpit Bakshi is a Science-Fiction, post-apocalyptic book set in the year 2050. It is an amazing mix of Indian mythology and futuristic technology. The book follows Krishna, a scientist who saved the world in the last apocalypse by inventing a substance called bhoomidium. Once again, his people are in danger as the bhoomidium levels are depleting rapidly. Krishna saved the human race before and now he has to do it again.
I received this book in excellent condition with a very appealing cover. This is the only book I’ve read based on Indian mythology and I found the concept of a new planet (Bhoomi) with the city of Madhavpur very interesting. The idea of a modern-day Krishna as a scientist was fascinating which made the plot intriguing right from the start.
There were a few errors in the writing and some of the dialogue felt unnatural and dramatic. However, the overall writing and narration was quite good with beautiful descriptions of the surroundings.
The scientific element occupies a major part of the book which I found a little difficult to get into. It was a little hard sometimes but the explanations at regular intervals made it easy for me to get the gist of what was going on.
The book also has a mystery element to it which was surprising, but thrilling. There is not much of an emotional element as the book is not very character- driven. I really liked the various aspects with technology like the wrist phone and the vehicle Maghvan. I especially liked the character of Vallabha who questioned their way of living. She did it by saying that their way of living is boring and monotonous. They have everything planned and there are no new adventures.
“What purpose are we solving here in Madhavpur, apart from our survival? Our purpose now it seems has become to ensure that we survive to work on a purpose. Working on a purpose has become a purpose for us”
“It’s time we start leaving things to destiny. We run a treadmill in name of life.”
The book also brings out the cruelty of humans towards the nature.
“We have already exhausted all our cozy green pastures. We already have sucked Bhoomi dry of all her resources two million years ago. She nurtured us, and we poisoned her.We the Manavas were living off borrowed time.”
I loved the plot twist at the end and how things started to unfold. It made the book all the more exciting and unpredictable. The book ends with a cliffhanger, yet the conclusion is satisfactory.
Overall, the book is a great read. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it, especially for science lovers. It has excellent world building and I loved the usage of Indian mythology. It wasn’t too much and it wasn’t completely negligible. This book was different than anything I’ve read before.
A truly engaging read!
“To make an endeavor successful, it is not about how firm your leap of faith is, rather how firm your faith in your leap is."
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My Rating: 3.75 stars
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
“When the sole purpose of existence becomes existence itself, does it not defy the very purpose of higher living?”
The Code Of Manavas: Beyond The Realm by Arpit Bakshi is a Science-Fiction, post-apocalyptic book set in the year 2050. It is an amazing mix of Indian mythology and futuristic technology. The book follows Krishna, a scientist who saved the world in the last apocalypse by inventing a substance called bhoomidium. Once again, his people are in danger as the bhoomidium levels are depleting rapidly. Krishna saved the human race before and now he has to do it again.
I received this book in excellent condition with a very appealing cover. This is the only book I’ve read based on Indian mythology and I found the concept of a new planet (Bhoomi) with the city of Madhavpur very interesting. The idea of a modern-day Krishna as a scientist was fascinating which made the plot intriguing right from the start.
There were a few errors in the writing and some of the dialogue felt unnatural and dramatic. However, the overall writing and narration was quite good with beautiful descriptions of the surroundings.
The scientific element occupies a major part of the book which I found a little difficult to get into. It was a little hard sometimes but the explanations at regular intervals made it easy for me to get the gist of what was going on.
The book also has a mystery element to it which was surprising, but thrilling. There is not much of an emotional element as the book is not very character- driven. I really liked the various aspects with technology like the wrist phone and the vehicle Maghvan. I especially liked the character of Vallabha who questioned their way of living. She did it by saying that their way of living is boring and monotonous. They have everything planned and there are no new adventures.
“What purpose are we solving here in Madhavpur, apart from our survival? Our purpose now it seems has become to ensure that we survive to work on a purpose. Working on a purpose has become a purpose for us”
“It’s time we start leaving things to destiny. We run a treadmill in name of life.”
The book also brings out the cruelty of humans towards the nature.
“We have already exhausted all our cozy green pastures. We already have sucked Bhoomi dry of all her resources two million years ago. She nurtured us, and we poisoned her.We the Manavas were living off borrowed time.”
I loved the plot twist at the end and how things started to unfold. It made the book all the more exciting and unpredictable. The book ends with a cliffhanger, yet the conclusion is satisfactory.
Overall, the book is a great read. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it, especially for science lovers. It has excellent world building and I loved the usage of Indian mythology. It wasn’t too much and it wasn’t completely negligible. This book was different than anything I’ve read before.
A truly engaging read!
“To make an endeavor successful, it is not about how firm your leap of faith is, rather how firm your faith in your leap is."
For more reviews, visit my blog:
ravellingthroughwords.wordpress.com
May 18, 2016
I received this book personally as a gift from the author.
This book is a combination of science and mythology. The imagination with which the book is penned down is stunning. I loved the various scientific and technical details in the novel. They were believable and made sense.
The Code of Manavas revolves around the adventures that the protagonist takes to ensure the safety of Manavas after the apocalypse. The descriptions of various scenes are beautifully written and I thoroughly enjoyed them.
The book ends on such a note that readers keep asking for more. This was the first book of Maha Vishnu Trilogy. The mythological interventions in a science fiction were digestible and pretty nice. Bhoomidium, De acceleration chamber, Omechta , etc ensured that the novel does not loses its genre of science fiction.
Definitely a wonderful read.
Till date, according to me, the best science fiction by an Indian author.
This book is a combination of science and mythology. The imagination with which the book is penned down is stunning. I loved the various scientific and technical details in the novel. They were believable and made sense.
The Code of Manavas revolves around the adventures that the protagonist takes to ensure the safety of Manavas after the apocalypse. The descriptions of various scenes are beautifully written and I thoroughly enjoyed them.
The book ends on such a note that readers keep asking for more. This was the first book of Maha Vishnu Trilogy. The mythological interventions in a science fiction were digestible and pretty nice. Bhoomidium, De acceleration chamber, Omechta , etc ensured that the novel does not loses its genre of science fiction.
Definitely a wonderful read.
Till date, according to me, the best science fiction by an Indian author.
August 17, 2018
TITLE: The Code Of Manavas
AUTHOR: Arpit Bakshi
PAGES: 295
PUBLISHER: Rupa Publications
ISBN: 978-9353041205
GENRE: Sci-Fi
IF I COULD REVIEW IT IN A SINGLE LINE: A very good and rich read.
THE BLURB:
Book one of the Maha Vishnu Trilogy, The Code of Manavas, is set some two million years past ad 2050, when earth as we know it ceased to exist and so did mankind. A new race, the Manavas, now exists on Bhoomi, the erstwhile Earth, which is divided into two cities—Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. In the quiet and peaceful city of Madhavpur, a reclusive Krishna is busy with an immense task. He has to prepare a new abode for the Manavas before an impending apocalypse destroys them. He knows something that nobody else does—the Manavas are running out of time faster than they can imagine and there are no inhabitable planets to escape to. To make matters worse, there is someone in Madhavpur who wants to destroy Krishna and subjugate each Manava. The Manavas, it seems, are doomed. Yet Krishna knows there is a slim chance of survival for the Manavas, although there is a huge price to be paid for it. Will the various factions of the Manavas unite for the greater good? Will Krishna, who saved them during the turn of the last Yuga, be able to save them now? What will be the price to pay? Enter the mythical world of Maha Vishnu and get swept up in a fast-paced suspenseful narrative.
THE REVIEW:
The title of the book has a reader engage for a tale of mythological origin but everyone is in for a pleasant surprise as the book centers around a more scientific fiction. The manavas have to look for another abode since the planet is no longer habitable. It is 2050 and we are facing a very challenging and yet unbelievably true face of the future, shouting out to us that this world isn't only ours to waste and is definitely not here for infinite time. It is such an unpleasant yet need to be known truth that everyone needs to be aware of.
The new race is fighting a losing battle and Krishna must fight to keep his people alive and the race cogent. The plotline of the book is so unique that it needs to be pointed out. The writing is simple, no big words which well as all of you know is not something I enjoy but that's just me. The simple and calm write up is something to look forward to and is very novel.
There were a far too many characters that made it a bit difficult for me to comprehend but maybe that's just me.
The story was quite unique and hence something I'd recommend to a lot of you out there.
Also the fact that I love Dystopian and sci-fi books may have a role to play in why I was so hung on this book and finished it in a hurry but I have to admit the a far too many characters were dampening my speed.
Cover: 4/5
Title: 4/5
Characters: 2/5
Language: 4/5
Story: 4/5
Writing and Presentation: 4/5
Overall: 3.6/5
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Arpit Bakshi has studied electrical engineering and has an MBA in finance from the University of RPI, Troy, New York. He now works for a prominent Indian bank. Arpit had initially wanted to pursue a career in theoretical physics, but ended up opting for engineering (as most students of science in India tend to do). Since his childhood, two things have never failed to amaze him—the vast expanse of the cosmos; and the unfathomable depth of Indian mythology and spirituality. He believes that one should never stop learning and it is his love for science that has gravitated him towards writing this mythology-inspired science fiction. Arpit is based in Gurgaon, India.
Disclaimer: I was sent this book by the publishers for an honest review. The review is absolutely my own and hasn’t been influenced by anyone.
AUTHOR: Arpit Bakshi
PAGES: 295
PUBLISHER: Rupa Publications
ISBN: 978-9353041205
GENRE: Sci-Fi
IF I COULD REVIEW IT IN A SINGLE LINE: A very good and rich read.
THE BLURB:
Book one of the Maha Vishnu Trilogy, The Code of Manavas, is set some two million years past ad 2050, when earth as we know it ceased to exist and so did mankind. A new race, the Manavas, now exists on Bhoomi, the erstwhile Earth, which is divided into two cities—Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. In the quiet and peaceful city of Madhavpur, a reclusive Krishna is busy with an immense task. He has to prepare a new abode for the Manavas before an impending apocalypse destroys them. He knows something that nobody else does—the Manavas are running out of time faster than they can imagine and there are no inhabitable planets to escape to. To make matters worse, there is someone in Madhavpur who wants to destroy Krishna and subjugate each Manava. The Manavas, it seems, are doomed. Yet Krishna knows there is a slim chance of survival for the Manavas, although there is a huge price to be paid for it. Will the various factions of the Manavas unite for the greater good? Will Krishna, who saved them during the turn of the last Yuga, be able to save them now? What will be the price to pay? Enter the mythical world of Maha Vishnu and get swept up in a fast-paced suspenseful narrative.
THE REVIEW:
The title of the book has a reader engage for a tale of mythological origin but everyone is in for a pleasant surprise as the book centers around a more scientific fiction. The manavas have to look for another abode since the planet is no longer habitable. It is 2050 and we are facing a very challenging and yet unbelievably true face of the future, shouting out to us that this world isn't only ours to waste and is definitely not here for infinite time. It is such an unpleasant yet need to be known truth that everyone needs to be aware of.
The new race is fighting a losing battle and Krishna must fight to keep his people alive and the race cogent. The plotline of the book is so unique that it needs to be pointed out. The writing is simple, no big words which well as all of you know is not something I enjoy but that's just me. The simple and calm write up is something to look forward to and is very novel.
There were a far too many characters that made it a bit difficult for me to comprehend but maybe that's just me.
The story was quite unique and hence something I'd recommend to a lot of you out there.
Also the fact that I love Dystopian and sci-fi books may have a role to play in why I was so hung on this book and finished it in a hurry but I have to admit the a far too many characters were dampening my speed.
Cover: 4/5
Title: 4/5
Characters: 2/5
Language: 4/5
Story: 4/5
Writing and Presentation: 4/5
Overall: 3.6/5
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Arpit Bakshi has studied electrical engineering and has an MBA in finance from the University of RPI, Troy, New York. He now works for a prominent Indian bank. Arpit had initially wanted to pursue a career in theoretical physics, but ended up opting for engineering (as most students of science in India tend to do). Since his childhood, two things have never failed to amaze him—the vast expanse of the cosmos; and the unfathomable depth of Indian mythology and spirituality. He believes that one should never stop learning and it is his love for science that has gravitated him towards writing this mythology-inspired science fiction. Arpit is based in Gurgaon, India.
Disclaimer: I was sent this book by the publishers for an honest review. The review is absolutely my own and hasn’t been influenced by anyone.
July 3, 2022
Seldom do I come across a Science Fiction book that is based completely swoops Indian Mythology. The Code of Manavas: Beyond the Realm by Arpit Bakshi is the one I recently came across that talks about Indian Mythology and Science Fiction at the same time. It’s a task that has to be stir considerably for a reader to digest the mix. There are books in which mixing mythology with fantasy/science fiction is not done with considerable amount. A reader might feel something or the other lacks. The amount of lack does create an imbalance in a reader’s mind.
However, Arpit Bakshi’s book does not fails to create that imbalance. He does a good job there. The plot follows a young protagonist Krishna, who is a scientist and the founder of Bhoomidium, an organic compound which is helping Bhooma, the only remaining land on the whole planet, to survive. This organic material is a healing source but has effects on humans and turning them into powerful beings a.k.a. Manavas. Everything has its price which is irrelevant to time. The organic material cannot stop the geological changes whose occurrences is what Bhoomidium is the outcome. Thus remains possibility of leaving as an alternative solution. The question remains, how?
That’s for protagonist of the story and the readers to find out. The book is certainly set in future, the year: 2050.2.x. This is just like a semantic versioning of a software application. Since we, nowadays, in reality we face, we are doing semantic versioning of everything, it is possible in future that we might be doing semantic versioning of days, months and years as did Arpit Bakshi.
The book has a slow start but eventually gather its momentum. Elements that focus on the protagonist, whose the base element os the book, such as his own emotional struggle, are not up to the mark. The characterisation suffers to much of the mythology and fails to enhance that. There is an extra layer of complexity which does works well as the story gains momentum, so that was not entirely satisfactory from a reader's point of view.
2 out of 5!
However, Arpit Bakshi’s book does not fails to create that imbalance. He does a good job there. The plot follows a young protagonist Krishna, who is a scientist and the founder of Bhoomidium, an organic compound which is helping Bhooma, the only remaining land on the whole planet, to survive. This organic material is a healing source but has effects on humans and turning them into powerful beings a.k.a. Manavas. Everything has its price which is irrelevant to time. The organic material cannot stop the geological changes whose occurrences is what Bhoomidium is the outcome. Thus remains possibility of leaving as an alternative solution. The question remains, how?
That’s for protagonist of the story and the readers to find out. The book is certainly set in future, the year: 2050.2.x. This is just like a semantic versioning of a software application. Since we, nowadays, in reality we face, we are doing semantic versioning of everything, it is possible in future that we might be doing semantic versioning of days, months and years as did Arpit Bakshi.
The book has a slow start but eventually gather its momentum. Elements that focus on the protagonist, whose the base element os the book, such as his own emotional struggle, are not up to the mark. The characterisation suffers to much of the mythology and fails to enhance that. There is an extra layer of complexity which does works well as the story gains momentum, so that was not entirely satisfactory from a reader's point of view.
2 out of 5!
December 5, 2018
**Description**
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Book one of the Maha Vishnu Trilogy, The Code of Manavas, is set some two million years past ad 2050, when earth as we know it ceased to exist and so did mankind. A new race, the Manavas, now exists on Bhoomi, the erstwhile Earth, which is divided into two cities—Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. In the quiet and peaceful city of Madhavpur, a reclusive Krishna is busy with an immense task. He has to prepare a new abode for the Manavas before an impending apocalypse destroys them. He knows something that nobody else does—the Manavas are running out of time faster than they can imagine and there are no inhabitable planets to escape to.
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***Review***
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“An epic unheard-of tale of a known yet strange world”
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Arpit Bakshi has created a fictional domain by mixing a pot full of mythological characters along with scientific and historical facts. To get the flow of the novel one has to go through a number of initial chapters thoroughly to get hold of the concept. It has apocalyptic age, futuristic humans and parallel universes.
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The narration is good, I really liked the dinosaur age conflict scene, and also the author has done a marvelous job describing the scenes having natural phenomenon. It really sets the right mood for the following settings. I would have preferred a little elaborated and passionate romance between some characters and I am pretty sure the writer is capable of composing such scenes with effortless delicacy, may be in the next part of the series we will get some.
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Although it had some antagonizing and revered villainous characters, Kamsa – Jarasandha legion; these names alone demands a certain degree of respect and fear, the book lacked at the subtle art of face-off between the good and the evil in the end. Would have enjoyed a bit more struggle and elaborated war sequences.
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Part 1 of the Maha Vishnu Trilogy ended with suspense, a great scarifies from Krishna, rather a heartbreaking incident. I am languishing to know the fate of Krishna at Bhoomi. .
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Book one of the Maha Vishnu Trilogy, The Code of Manavas, is set some two million years past ad 2050, when earth as we know it ceased to exist and so did mankind. A new race, the Manavas, now exists on Bhoomi, the erstwhile Earth, which is divided into two cities—Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. In the quiet and peaceful city of Madhavpur, a reclusive Krishna is busy with an immense task. He has to prepare a new abode for the Manavas before an impending apocalypse destroys them. He knows something that nobody else does—the Manavas are running out of time faster than they can imagine and there are no inhabitable planets to escape to.
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***Review***
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“An epic unheard-of tale of a known yet strange world”
.
Arpit Bakshi has created a fictional domain by mixing a pot full of mythological characters along with scientific and historical facts. To get the flow of the novel one has to go through a number of initial chapters thoroughly to get hold of the concept. It has apocalyptic age, futuristic humans and parallel universes.
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The narration is good, I really liked the dinosaur age conflict scene, and also the author has done a marvelous job describing the scenes having natural phenomenon. It really sets the right mood for the following settings. I would have preferred a little elaborated and passionate romance between some characters and I am pretty sure the writer is capable of composing such scenes with effortless delicacy, may be in the next part of the series we will get some.
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Although it had some antagonizing and revered villainous characters, Kamsa – Jarasandha legion; these names alone demands a certain degree of respect and fear, the book lacked at the subtle art of face-off between the good and the evil in the end. Would have enjoyed a bit more struggle and elaborated war sequences.
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Part 1 of the Maha Vishnu Trilogy ended with suspense, a great scarifies from Krishna, rather a heartbreaking incident. I am languishing to know the fate of Krishna at Bhoomi. .
October 23, 2018
The code of Manavas" is the first book of the Maha Vishnu trilogy, written by Arpit Bakshi is a mythological cum sci-fi fiction which revolves around a new world of Manavas,a new race of human being, surviving after the apocalypse of the earth on Bhoomi which was invented by great scientist Krishna(protagonist).Due to krishna's unique invention ,they were Immortal,wise,free of old age and illness. But somewhere Krishna noticed, Manavas were in danger because something went wrong with his invention which was looming another apocalypse.so he tried to find a possibility for survival.
The beauty of Arpit Bakshi writing lies in his intricately designed plot. Storyline is unconventional. Reader likes me who is not into this genre, was bit hard to digest at first . 😆.This book is more of sci-fi with little bit tinge of mythological background makes the book compelling .
Pages were little bit draggy till 90- 100 ,after that it was an unputdownable reading experience.
All the characters were well developed . Pace of the book was slow but smooth . Twists & turns in the story , specially among characters was taken the story to an another level.
Scientific researchs, conspiracy theories which author blended beautifully with the story. Glossary at the end , made the book informative(specially for those who are not into sci-fi)overall it was an interesting read .
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I would, recommend it to those who love reading sci-fi fiction.
And if this genre doesn't excite you , skip this book.
My Rating : 3.5/5
The beauty of Arpit Bakshi writing lies in his intricately designed plot. Storyline is unconventional. Reader likes me who is not into this genre, was bit hard to digest at first . 😆.This book is more of sci-fi with little bit tinge of mythological background makes the book compelling .
Pages were little bit draggy till 90- 100 ,after that it was an unputdownable reading experience.
All the characters were well developed . Pace of the book was slow but smooth . Twists & turns in the story , specially among characters was taken the story to an another level.
Scientific researchs, conspiracy theories which author blended beautifully with the story. Glossary at the end , made the book informative(specially for those who are not into sci-fi)overall it was an interesting read .
✍️
I would, recommend it to those who love reading sci-fi fiction.
And if this genre doesn't excite you , skip this book.
My Rating : 3.5/5
August 18, 2018
°°°BOOK REVIEW°°°
'The Code of Manavas' by Arpit Bakshi
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#PLOT: This book is part 1 of Maha Vishnu Trilogy. It is set in some two million years past AD 2050, when there was no word like earth or mankind! There existed a race called 'MANAVAS'. They are divided into two city states of Madhavpur and Ayundhpur.
Krishna comes into play to save the Manavas from engraved danger threatened by some insider of Madhavpur! Its a battle of greed, revenge and power! As Nature is taking its revenge because of the meddles in nature done by none other than humans...because of their greed!
Will Krishna be able to save the Manavas or his efforts will go all in vain?!
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#WRITING_N_NARRATION: I Just love the amalgamation of mythological terms with sci-fi mix! Its a perfect combination..its more of sci-fi fiction! I must say the author has researched deep and have great knowledge whatever he's writing!😇
The narration engross you till the end! Initial 60 pages were a bit slow..but as you cross that ..you can't put it down!😇
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#MY_VIEWS: The characterization...and build up is quite nice.. It got a bit cumbersome to keep a check on those loads of characters... But all in all its a very enthralling experience..as I love how mythological backdrops blend so well with sci-fi genre❤ The detailed descriptions of the scenes is commendable😇 Definitely looking forward to the second book of this series❤😍
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ read for me😇
'The Code of Manavas' by Arpit Bakshi
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#PLOT: This book is part 1 of Maha Vishnu Trilogy. It is set in some two million years past AD 2050, when there was no word like earth or mankind! There existed a race called 'MANAVAS'. They are divided into two city states of Madhavpur and Ayundhpur.
Krishna comes into play to save the Manavas from engraved danger threatened by some insider of Madhavpur! Its a battle of greed, revenge and power! As Nature is taking its revenge because of the meddles in nature done by none other than humans...because of their greed!
Will Krishna be able to save the Manavas or his efforts will go all in vain?!
♦
#WRITING_N_NARRATION: I Just love the amalgamation of mythological terms with sci-fi mix! Its a perfect combination..its more of sci-fi fiction! I must say the author has researched deep and have great knowledge whatever he's writing!😇
The narration engross you till the end! Initial 60 pages were a bit slow..but as you cross that ..you can't put it down!😇
♦
#MY_VIEWS: The characterization...and build up is quite nice.. It got a bit cumbersome to keep a check on those loads of characters... But all in all its a very enthralling experience..as I love how mythological backdrops blend so well with sci-fi genre❤ The detailed descriptions of the scenes is commendable😇 Definitely looking forward to the second book of this series❤😍
♦
⭐⭐⭐⭐ read for me😇
October 2, 2018
: The Code of Manavas🎆
_____________________________ 📖 The Code of Manavas is the first book of the Maha Vishnu Trilogy, written by Arpit Bakshi. He does it in style like a Veteran in a sci-fi meets religion creates codes. Fantasy is the skin of the novel and hence, an exit from the same old, same heard myths. 👀✨ @Arpitbaxi 's Code of Manavas is an extension of the genre which is so much popular in India and it can be here only, because of the minions of stories which occupy our ancestral cosmic sky.
Madhavpur and Ayudhpur are the two cities which will be etched in your memories as another story which gestures at infinity. 🌏
I read the book in parts, took a while to get into the zone due to my ascent in these genres, I have learnt that you read this book like to are savouring a complex dish. If immortality is your thing, this is her daddy. 😄😉 This is the historics of a world you didn't happen to know, which has impacted a lot of impressions so much so, getting to know a hundred characters doesn't seem like a tall task. Read it if you will, it won't disappoint you. Your fears will be relinquished with the skilled writing and editing. I rate this book ✨✨✨✨/5 @rupa_publications does an amazing job again with the cover, presentation and overall ethos wise! .
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_____________________________ 📖 The Code of Manavas is the first book of the Maha Vishnu Trilogy, written by Arpit Bakshi. He does it in style like a Veteran in a sci-fi meets religion creates codes. Fantasy is the skin of the novel and hence, an exit from the same old, same heard myths. 👀✨ @Arpitbaxi 's Code of Manavas is an extension of the genre which is so much popular in India and it can be here only, because of the minions of stories which occupy our ancestral cosmic sky.
Madhavpur and Ayudhpur are the two cities which will be etched in your memories as another story which gestures at infinity. 🌏
I read the book in parts, took a while to get into the zone due to my ascent in these genres, I have learnt that you read this book like to are savouring a complex dish. If immortality is your thing, this is her daddy. 😄😉 This is the historics of a world you didn't happen to know, which has impacted a lot of impressions so much so, getting to know a hundred characters doesn't seem like a tall task. Read it if you will, it won't disappoint you. Your fears will be relinquished with the skilled writing and editing. I rate this book ✨✨✨✨/5 @rupa_publications does an amazing job again with the cover, presentation and overall ethos wise! .
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June 19, 2019The Code of Manavas: Beyond the Realm
This is the first book of the trilogy written by Arpit Bakshi. It is a science –fiction story that is set in the year 2050. This book blends Indian Mythology and technology. The story is about Krishna, a scientist who has pledged to save the race of Manavas in Bhoomidium from the catastrophic attacks. The entire earth has only two cities Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. The people and the planet are in danger and we have no other habitat in the entire universe to resort for. It is now the responsibility of Krishna to save the world one more time. There are, of course, some people who want to destroy Krishna.
The description of the places and the new world is spellbound. The narration is is breath-taking and you will surely not want to put the book down. We will be under the spell of this imaginary and scientific work.
Will Krishna be the saviour yet again?
Will he win the people who are against him?
Is the Bhoomidium nearing its end?
You have to enter the world of Manavas to know the answers.
This is the first book of the trilogy written by Arpit Bakshi. It is a science –fiction story that is set in the year 2050. This book blends Indian Mythology and technology. The story is about Krishna, a scientist who has pledged to save the race of Manavas in Bhoomidium from the catastrophic attacks. The entire earth has only two cities Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. The people and the planet are in danger and we have no other habitat in the entire universe to resort for. It is now the responsibility of Krishna to save the world one more time. There are, of course, some people who want to destroy Krishna.
The description of the places and the new world is spellbound. The narration is is breath-taking and you will surely not want to put the book down. We will be under the spell of this imaginary and scientific work.
Will Krishna be the saviour yet again?
Will he win the people who are against him?
Is the Bhoomidium nearing its end?
You have to enter the world of Manavas to know the answers.
January 28, 2019
The code of manavas is a story based in future, almost 2 million years past 2050 when Earth is Bhumi and humans are Manavas. Manavas, the immortals are more intelligent and more balanced version of today’s mankind. The story is from the cities of Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. This book is a blend of mythology and science fiction.
The cover of the book is very attractive and the title is also apt. The book is an intriguing read with a unique plot and an appealing storyline. The language and pace are very understandable, simple and easy to follow. The scientific terms used are also defined well by the author. The plot twists and turns are well set.
I really enjoyed reading book though I am not a big fan of mythology. The book has ended in a cliffhanger note and I can't wait to read the next in a series. I would recommend the book to the mythology and science fiction lovers.
The cover of the book is very attractive and the title is also apt. The book is an intriguing read with a unique plot and an appealing storyline. The language and pace are very understandable, simple and easy to follow. The scientific terms used are also defined well by the author. The plot twists and turns are well set.
I really enjoyed reading book though I am not a big fan of mythology. The book has ended in a cliffhanger note and I can't wait to read the next in a series. I would recommend the book to the mythology and science fiction lovers.
April 24, 2016
Seldom do I come across a Science Fiction book that is based completely swoops Indian Mythology. The Code of Manavas: Beyond the Realm by Arpit Bakshi is the one I recently came across that talks about Indian Mythology and Science Fiction at the same time. It’s a task that has to be stir considerably for a reader to digest the mix. There are books in which mixing mythology with fantasy/science fiction is not done with considerable amount. A reader might feel something or the other lacks. The amount of lack does create an imbalance in a reader’s mind.
However, Arpit Bakshi’s book does not fails to create that imbalance. He does a good job there. The plot follows a young protagonist Krishna, who is a scientist and the founder of Bhoomidium, an organic compound which is helping Bhooma, the only remaining land on the whole planet, to survive. This organic material is a healing source but has effects on humans and turning them into powerful beings a.k.a. Manavas. Everything has its price which is irrelevant to time. The organic material cannot stop the geological changes whose occurrences is what Bhoomidium is the outcome. Thus remains possibility of leaving as an alternative solution. The question remains, how?
That’s for protagonist of the story and the readers to find out. The book is certainly set in future, the year: 2050.2.x. This is just like a semantic versioning of a software application. Since we, nowadays, in reality we face, we are doing semantic versioning of everything, it is possible in future that we might be doing semantic versioning of days, months and years as did Arpit Bakshi.
The book has a slow start but eventually gather its momentum. Elements that focus on the protagonist, whose the base element os the book, such as his own emotional struggle, are not up to the mark. The characterisation suffers to much of the mythology and fails to enhance that. There is an extra layer of complexity which does works well as the story gains momentum, so that was not entirely satisfactory from a reader's point of view.
2 out of 5!
However, Arpit Bakshi’s book does not fails to create that imbalance. He does a good job there. The plot follows a young protagonist Krishna, who is a scientist and the founder of Bhoomidium, an organic compound which is helping Bhooma, the only remaining land on the whole planet, to survive. This organic material is a healing source but has effects on humans and turning them into powerful beings a.k.a. Manavas. Everything has its price which is irrelevant to time. The organic material cannot stop the geological changes whose occurrences is what Bhoomidium is the outcome. Thus remains possibility of leaving as an alternative solution. The question remains, how?
That’s for protagonist of the story and the readers to find out. The book is certainly set in future, the year: 2050.2.x. This is just like a semantic versioning of a software application. Since we, nowadays, in reality we face, we are doing semantic versioning of everything, it is possible in future that we might be doing semantic versioning of days, months and years as did Arpit Bakshi.
The book has a slow start but eventually gather its momentum. Elements that focus on the protagonist, whose the base element os the book, such as his own emotional struggle, are not up to the mark. The characterisation suffers to much of the mythology and fails to enhance that. There is an extra layer of complexity which does works well as the story gains momentum, so that was not entirely satisfactory from a reader's point of view.
2 out of 5!
September 11, 2016
Soaring in imagination but lacks literary depth.
Reading the novel one could easily make out that this is a work of an amateur. Needed proof reading before publishing since there are bunch of basic grammatical mistakes, which are a big letdown for any avid reader.
Concept was original and definitely fantastic. Narration is what pulls down. Places and events could have been put down more elaborately. It would have made the whole premise more convincing.
I hope the author comes up with better storylines in the sequels (supposed to be a trilogy, right?).
Reading the novel one could easily make out that this is a work of an amateur. Needed proof reading before publishing since there are bunch of basic grammatical mistakes, which are a big letdown for any avid reader.
Concept was original and definitely fantastic. Narration is what pulls down. Places and events could have been put down more elaborately. It would have made the whole premise more convincing.
I hope the author comes up with better storylines in the sequels (supposed to be a trilogy, right?).
February 7, 2017
Decent. Not really so enthralling. Not unpredictable either. Some lapses in writing style. The story was good and thus a 3/5
June 19, 2016
I received this book for free through goodreads giveaways.
I really enjoyed the book, but i was also frustrated with the lack of editing. Past/present tense mistakes and such throughout the book. I'm used to talking to people with English as a second language so it wasn't hard to know what is meant, but it made the flow of the story very choppy.
I really enjoyed the book, but i was also frustrated with the lack of editing. Past/present tense mistakes and such throughout the book. I'm used to talking to people with English as a second language so it wasn't hard to know what is meant, but it made the flow of the story very choppy.
September 3, 2016
The whole plot seemed little far fetched even for a sci-fi novel and the use of names of mythological characters doesn't fit in the story. The formidable enemy as portrayed in the beginning is defeated without any difficulty. All in all, the pacing of the narrative also to be improved.
A casual read, at best and don't think I will be returning to read Book 2.
A casual read, at best and don't think I will be returning to read Book 2.
July 5, 2016
A futuristic novel whose characters are named after a great Indian epic.
I got the book through Give Away.
I got the book through Give Away.
March 30, 2017
An interesting read!
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