Shweta Chaurasia

We have been hearing the tale of Mahabharata since our childhood days but seldom did we ever visualise it from a different perspective. This book here however describes it from Draupadi's perspective. The narration of story from Panchali's childhood to her old age is done comprehensively. The thing which Intrigued me most was the story line of karna and Draupadi. However I doubt if this book would have been as fascinating as it is to me now had it not been the tale of karna and draupadi. Well, Apart from this, The author has depicted the importance of every character very brilliantly. Be it kunti ,Sikhandi ,Uttaraa or subhadra I must say they have been beautifully explicated and put to importance. I have a very beautiful image of Panchali's 'Palace of Illusion' in my head. All thanks to 'Chitra Baneerjee Devakaruni'. The humiliation of Draupadi by kauravas was the most heart-wrenching scene. Made my tiny hair follicles stand against my skin. Not to forget the bond between krishna and Draupadi which was so astounding . The narration of the battle between Pandavas and the Kauravas left me void . The passing of karna and Abhimanyu has been depicted very nicely. This book is truly engrossing. I literally binge read it within 2 days .