Parvathi Menon

Though I felt anger burning in me while reading this book for the great Indian leaders and freedom fighters were criticized in a direct and full manner, it helped me to understand that even the so called greatest man of our generation has shades of grey masked in his white robe. This is a must read for all Indians who always feature people in a one sided manner.

Never had I went through a novel as wonderful and enrapturing as this one. This retelling of Mahabharath from Draupadi's view point is an engaging and a must read for all the Indians who, till now had never ceased to criticize Draupadi by portraying her as the main cause of war. This book gives some white shades to Draupadi for she had not only been robed of her clothes, but also of her dignity. And also, this story would never have been of so significant if it weren't for the love story of Draupadi and Karna the latter, who had despised Draupadi without a second thought in one of the cruelest of ways.