I rarely read fiction, the story must be worth it to read through the entire book. The Curse to Ashwathama is a story that will pull you in wanting to read more as it definitely pulled me in. You will keep wanting to know more about the characters as they show their true characters and motives. I will say that at first glance the cover will mislead you about the contents of the book, however this book is not at all religious. Rather it takes place in modern times with flashbacks to roughly 40 years with normal every day people. I give this book 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!