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Language
English
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This Is A Myth-Inspired Fantasy Book With Richly Imagined Visuals That Blend Ancient Legend With Speculative Science. Set In A Lost Archipelago 70,000 Years Ago, It Follows A Resilient Ruling Queen Who Must Defend Her Kingdom As A Mysterious, Half-Beast-Half-Alien Invader Rises To Challenge Everything She Knows. The Central Theme Centers On Feminine Energy And Empowerment, Exploring How Courage, Leadership, And Wisdom Can Guide A Civilization Through Technologically Dazzling Yet Ethically Complex Upheavals. It Speaks To Readers Who Enjoy Mythic Storytelling, Grand Quests, And Thought-Provoking Ideas About Power, Destiny, And Resilience.
The Reading Experience Is Story-Led And Image-Rich, Weaving Together Epic World-Building With A Modern Tension Between Science, Technology, And Ancient Wisdom. Lush Illustrations And Lyrical Prose Invite Readers To Journey Across A Vibrant, Intergalactic Frontier While Staying Rooted In Timeless Questions About Energy, Identity, And The Roles We Play In Shaping Our Futures. The Narrative Invites Reflection On How Tradition And Innovation Can Coexist, And How Leadership Can Emerge From Conviction, Collaboration, And Compassion.
After Finishing, Readers Gain A Renewed Appreciation For Myth As A Living Conversation With Today’S Ideas. They Leave With Increased Curiosity About Ancient Wisdom Translated Through Modern Science, A Sense Of Confidence In Contemplating Big Questions, And A Lasting Impression Of A Remarkable Journey Where Courage, Creativity, And Collaboration Light The Path Forward.
Product Details
Author
Anand Neelakantan
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
520
Language
English
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Anand Neelakantan Is The Author Of The Baahubali Trilogy, The Prequel To S.S. Rajamouli'S Movie. The First Book In The Series, The Rise Of Sivagami, Was Released On 15 March 2017 And Continues To Be The No. 1 Bestseller Across Charts. The Book Was On Amazon'S List Of Top Five Bestsellers For 2017. Neelakantan Is Also The Author Of Asura: Tale Of The Vanquished, Which Told The Ramayana From Ravan'S Point Of View. He Followed It Up With The Tremendously Successful Ajaya Series. Neelakantan'S Books Have Been Translated Into More Than Nine Languages, Including Indonesian. In Fact, S.S. Rajamouli Has Announced A Mini-Series Based On Neelakantan'S Books, On The Lines Of Game Of Thrones. Neelakantan Has Also Written Scripts/Screenplays For Popular Tv Series Like Siya Ke Ram, Ashoka, Mahabali Hanuman, Etc. He Writes Columns For The Hindu, Indian Express, Pioneer, Washington Post, Etc. He Also Writes A Fortnightly Column Called Acute Angle For Sunday Express. He Has Upcoming Series Planned With Discovery, Star Tv, Netflix And Amazon. Neelakantan Is Also A Prolific Writer In Malayalam And Regularly Publishes Stories In The Prestigious Malayalam Magazine. He Is Also A Cartoonist. He Lives In Mumbai With His Wife Aparna, Daughter Ananya, Son Abhinav And Pet Dog, Jackie The Blackie. You Can Look Him Up On Facebook, Twitter And Instagram Using The Handle: @Itsanandneel.
Genuinely one of the best books I've read this year. Anand Neelakantan writes with clarity and intelligence and the ideas in Mahishasura: the Legend of Kumarikandam are both original and immediately relevant. I came away from it thinking differently about something I thought I understood. That doesn't happen often. Highly recommended.
Outstanding in every respect. Mahishasura: the Legend of Kumarikandam shows Anand Neelakantan at their very best — clear thinking, elegant writing, ideas that linger. I don't give five stars lightly but this absolutely earned them.
This is exactly what a good book should do — entertain you, challenge you, and leave you feeling like the time was genuinely well spent. Anand Neelakantan delivers on all three counts. I've already recommended it to everyone in my office. A wonderful purchase.
I picked this up on a recommendation and I'm so glad I did. Anand Neelakantan has produced something special here — enjoyable to read while also being genuinely substantive. The kind of book you want to press into people's hands. Five stars without any hesitation at all.
Few books manage to be both intellectually stimulating and genuinely enjoyable to read. Mahishasura: the Legend of Kumarikandam is one of them. Anand Neelakantan's command of the subject is evident throughout and the presentation is superb. Highly, highly recommended.