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Sita: Daughter of the Earth
In an ancient age, when gods and goddesses walked with mortals...
...Sita is the kind-hearted and intelligent princess of the kingdom of Videha. Married to Rama, prince of Ayodhya, her journey in life takes her from exhilaration to anguish.
Along the way, she has to leave behind the luxury of royal comforts and live the simple, harsh life of a forest dweller, where danger is lurking in every shadow.
Ensnared in the evil plans of the wicked demon-king Ravana, Sita is abducted and hidden away in Lanka. Will Rama muster up a strong army to rescue Sita from the demon's clutches? Will Sita return to Ayodhya to become queen of the land... or is she destined to be mistrusted and live alone for the rest of her life?
Adapted from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, this is a touching tale of love, honor, and sacrifice that reveals one woman's shining strength in an unforgiving world.
...Sita is the kind-hearted and intelligent princess of the kingdom of Videha. Married to Rama, prince of Ayodhya, her journey in life takes her from exhilaration to anguish.
Along the way, she has to leave behind the luxury of royal comforts and live the simple, harsh life of a forest dweller, where danger is lurking in every shadow.
Ensnared in the evil plans of the wicked demon-king Ravana, Sita is abducted and hidden away in Lanka. Will Rama muster up a strong army to rescue Sita from the demon's clutches? Will Sita return to Ayodhya to become queen of the land... or is she destined to be mistrusted and live alone for the rest of her life?
Adapted from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, this is a touching tale of love, honor, and sacrifice that reveals one woman's shining strength in an unforgiving world.
96 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2011
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October 20, 2020
Loved it. The story, characters and the illustrations are accurate and concise! The cover is just soooo damn alluring and the content is just worth it! It's mythology and I cannot judge or criticize mythological storylines but it's rather consistent and whole. I appreciate the art work. The later half is much easier to get through. The first half is a bit haphazard and difficult to read. It's an amazing graphic representation. I would love another part of the Indian mythologies in such format.
May 17, 2015
Graphics - 4/5
Story - 1/5
Really pretty pictures. That's the only positive thing that I can come up with this pulpy, bollywoody treatment of the story of Ramayana. Firstly the title is all wrong, it should have been called 'Rama's Sita' because for a story that boasts of being told from Sita's perspective, there is actually very little of that. Most of it is about Rama and how he feels and how and why does everything. Also, given that it was supposed to be written from a women's perspective, the characterisation of Shurpanakha and other women too ( not excluding Sita )is horrible and kind of reinforces the inherent sexism in the epic, albeit through a lighter touch. Another grouse that I had was how the foibles of Rama are glossed over in the most blatant manner, be it his ill-treatment of Sita( twice ) or of Bali. I mean it's not as if the intended audience for this novel were children, that you should get away with this.
Anyway, the inly saving grace were the stupendous graphics, which really shouldn't have been this good for such a terrible storyline.
Story - 1/5
Really pretty pictures. That's the only positive thing that I can come up with this pulpy, bollywoody treatment of the story of Ramayana. Firstly the title is all wrong, it should have been called 'Rama's Sita' because for a story that boasts of being told from Sita's perspective, there is actually very little of that. Most of it is about Rama and how he feels and how and why does everything. Also, given that it was supposed to be written from a women's perspective, the characterisation of Shurpanakha and other women too ( not excluding Sita )is horrible and kind of reinforces the inherent sexism in the epic, albeit through a lighter touch. Another grouse that I had was how the foibles of Rama are glossed over in the most blatant manner, be it his ill-treatment of Sita( twice ) or of Bali. I mean it's not as if the intended audience for this novel were children, that you should get away with this.
Anyway, the inly saving grace were the stupendous graphics, which really shouldn't have been this good for such a terrible storyline.
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February 29, 2020Pre-review:
The artwork looks great.
More to come, maybe.
The artwork looks great.
More to come, maybe.
June 15, 2015
Beautiful artwork but story... not so much
yes admittedly Sita's story is being told over and over again and you cannot actually change the story to make it interesting but you can definitely turn it towards a little more detailed or enhanced rather than the robotic and brief version usually told to the children.
I felt the narration and story needed more elements to it. The story was monotone and brief to actually enjoy but yes was a pretty good attempt. Anybody who is not aware of the story of Sita, Wife of Lord ram, then yes they are in for a treat as you will get the jist of her life
The best thing about the book is the artwork...The illustrations are simply amazing and i was floored by the work so much that i actually want to be an apprentice under the illustrator, hoping that i can steal his talent and secret
The book literally comes to life because of the artwork..
For a graphic novel, it is more graphic than novel, since story and content is not much but the artwork is beautiful, the color schemes, layout and the strokes are a treat to the eyes. Each page was frame worthy for me
yes admittedly Sita's story is being told over and over again and you cannot actually change the story to make it interesting but you can definitely turn it towards a little more detailed or enhanced rather than the robotic and brief version usually told to the children.
I felt the narration and story needed more elements to it. The story was monotone and brief to actually enjoy but yes was a pretty good attempt. Anybody who is not aware of the story of Sita, Wife of Lord ram, then yes they are in for a treat as you will get the jist of her life
The best thing about the book is the artwork...The illustrations are simply amazing and i was floored by the work so much that i actually want to be an apprentice under the illustrator, hoping that i can steal his talent and secret
The book literally comes to life because of the artwork..
For a graphic novel, it is more graphic than novel, since story and content is not much but the artwork is beautiful, the color schemes, layout and the strokes are a treat to the eyes. Each page was frame worthy for me
February 28, 2025
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March 15, 2017
The most familiar story of Ramayana in graphic novel format.
I wouldn't call the script extraordinary. It was just true to the original epic. It chronicled the life of Sita. I wouldn't go so far as to say that this novel gave me an insight into Sita's character. Nothing of that sort.
One would enjoy this novel as one would enjoy vanilla ice cream - not exotic but comfortably nice.
The illustrations on the other hand were brilliant. I loved the intimate scenes and the eye contact these star-struck lovers have on their countenance. I loved Raavan! I loved the ten-headed Raavan even more. Shoorpanaka's illustration and transformation was beautifully done.
This graphic novel is worth every penny just for the illustrations it holds. I'd pick this up again just to ogle at the illustrations.
I wouldn't call the script extraordinary. It was just true to the original epic. It chronicled the life of Sita. I wouldn't go so far as to say that this novel gave me an insight into Sita's character. Nothing of that sort.
One would enjoy this novel as one would enjoy vanilla ice cream - not exotic but comfortably nice.
The illustrations on the other hand were brilliant. I loved the intimate scenes and the eye contact these star-struck lovers have on their countenance. I loved Raavan! I loved the ten-headed Raavan even more. Shoorpanaka's illustration and transformation was beautifully done.
This graphic novel is worth every penny just for the illustrations it holds. I'd pick this up again just to ogle at the illustrations.
September 2, 2011
Reason for Reading: I love mythology and I love graphic novels. Hindu mythology is new to me.
This is a graphic retelling of the "Ramayana", which from my best research I gather is an epic poetic text that is vital to Hinduism. Thus being epic, it is very detailed and a complicated story involving all sorts of adventures and crises, telling the story of the life of Rama, part god, part human and heir of the kingdom and that of his wife Sita, adopted daughter of a king but real daughter of a goddess. The story involves all the classic elements of mythology. Gods interfering with mortal life, a quest, a promise to keep, heroes fighting demons but most of all this myth is a romance, a love story above all else. This is also unique in that it is probably one of the most early feminist stories, where a woman gives her undying gratitude to the man she loves and who loves her back but as she realizes only second to his kingdom and she finally decides that is just not good enough, when only one of them is willing to give their life for the other.
I really enjoyed the tale. It is a great example of human virtues and gives an example of a character who manages to reach perfection in each virtue. Thus giving the religion's followers both people and ideals to live up to in real life. As Hindu mythology is new to me I did find it a bit confusing at first, figuring out who was battling who, and of course the strange, hard to pronounce names were unfamiliar to a first timer. I believe there is a final moral to the tale and that would be for men to trust and respect their wives or they may no longer have them around to distrust anymore. On the other hand, the myth is certainly a romance, something not found much in the type of mythology I myself am attracted to the most. A decent, unique read, especially for those fans of fantasy romance.
This is a graphic retelling of the "Ramayana", which from my best research I gather is an epic poetic text that is vital to Hinduism. Thus being epic, it is very detailed and a complicated story involving all sorts of adventures and crises, telling the story of the life of Rama, part god, part human and heir of the kingdom and that of his wife Sita, adopted daughter of a king but real daughter of a goddess. The story involves all the classic elements of mythology. Gods interfering with mortal life, a quest, a promise to keep, heroes fighting demons but most of all this myth is a romance, a love story above all else. This is also unique in that it is probably one of the most early feminist stories, where a woman gives her undying gratitude to the man she loves and who loves her back but as she realizes only second to his kingdom and she finally decides that is just not good enough, when only one of them is willing to give their life for the other.
I really enjoyed the tale. It is a great example of human virtues and gives an example of a character who manages to reach perfection in each virtue. Thus giving the religion's followers both people and ideals to live up to in real life. As Hindu mythology is new to me I did find it a bit confusing at first, figuring out who was battling who, and of course the strange, hard to pronounce names were unfamiliar to a first timer. I believe there is a final moral to the tale and that would be for men to trust and respect their wives or they may no longer have them around to distrust anymore. On the other hand, the myth is certainly a romance, something not found much in the type of mythology I myself am attracted to the most. A decent, unique read, especially for those fans of fantasy romance.
August 26, 2016
Sita: The daughter of The Earth.
Firstly, I want to say, I’m glad that I’ve read Indian mythology stories in a Graphic Novel form.
What I liked about this GN,
Illustration is wonderfully done = 4/5
Storytelling through illustration is nicely portrait = 4/5
Writing is also great, Author has written scenes in a ways as she should’ve to explain. Very well done.
What I dislike about this GN,
mere one thing dissatisfied me is character‘s face. It’s keep changing throughout story. At the very beginning of story Sita’s face, and after few pages further In story her face has changed. And at the end almost different face of Sita I saw. However, readers will understand who is Sita and where she is in story. So, it’s won’t be a problem at all. Yeah, that’s the mere dislike I had with this GN.
Overall it’s a great Graphic Novel. Everybody should read it, especially for kids. This is the best way to teach and make them to read our great stories of mythology. Parents, go and grab this GN for your kids… they’ll love it.
Rating - 4/5
Firstly, I want to say, I’m glad that I’ve read Indian mythology stories in a Graphic Novel form.
What I liked about this GN,
Illustration is wonderfully done = 4/5
Storytelling through illustration is nicely portrait = 4/5
Writing is also great, Author has written scenes in a ways as she should’ve to explain. Very well done.
What I dislike about this GN,
mere one thing dissatisfied me is character‘s face. It’s keep changing throughout story. At the very beginning of story Sita’s face, and after few pages further In story her face has changed. And at the end almost different face of Sita I saw. However, readers will understand who is Sita and where she is in story. So, it’s won’t be a problem at all. Yeah, that’s the mere dislike I had with this GN.
Overall it’s a great Graphic Novel. Everybody should read it, especially for kids. This is the best way to teach and make them to read our great stories of mythology. Parents, go and grab this GN for your kids… they’ll love it.
Rating - 4/5
March 10, 2016
The art is wonderful, and it seems like most of the dialogue was directly from the translations of Valmiki Ramayana and from C. Rajagopalachari's Ramayana. It's not really written from Sita's perspective- it would be more accurate to say that this was what Rama/any onlooker imagined Sita was saying/feeling. It would function as the Ramayana itself in the form of a graphic novel; calling it Sita's story is a little misleading.
August 4, 2015
The cover and artwork are beautiful.
One thing I found disappointing about the story--we are told that Sita is a brilliant scholar, but we are not shown any evidence of it. She spends the whole book thinking about Rama and her in-laws; it would have been nice to see some more of her other thoughts.
One thing I found disappointing about the story--we are told that Sita is a brilliant scholar, but we are not shown any evidence of it. She spends the whole book thinking about Rama and her in-laws; it would have been nice to see some more of her other thoughts.
May 31, 2016
আর্ট ভালই, প্লট ও মোটামোটি।
February 10, 2024
This reminded me of the cartoon movie of Ramayana which I watched in my childhood.
No creativity, Sita's perspective is almost no where to be be seen, in other words, held no importance to me. However, I liked the artwork very much except for Sita's drawing. Her face and expressions drawn here didn't impress me. This is a story that as usual do not appeal to me because of its misogynistic approach and happenings. It well suited in olden times but I don't like the glorification of it. The questionable decisions taken by Rama towards her wife thrice, even though he was a king and in politics, also according to the text, very well learned, because of some gossip-mongers aghast me and only justified one thing, that he took those tests not only because people of ayodha will question her but because he also failed to trust his wife. I also felt he saved Sita only because of a) to satisfy his ego and save his family's name; b) to end the life of the demon king Ravana once and for all to free the people from his terror. This is what I understood by reading Ramayana and watching its tale. Sita was a beautiful woman and Rama was physically handsome, brave and mighty man. They both had good luck in terms of name and fame and magical powers. They both were well read and well learned too but still made so many mistakes, took and followed so many wrong decisions. (It feels like a joke to me that Rama was in politics and couldn't save his wife's dignity). Also, No character of women here. All the powerful ladies were either demon or made the evil/selfish ones. The good ones are docile and dependent on men. I mean Sita never even tried once to escape from the Ravana's palace, just cried and only waited and also refused Hanumana too for her good-for-nothing husband who in the end, ends up mistreating her thrice. (Fire test, gives her permission for exile when she was pregnant, asks to take an oath again). Yep, will never like and glorify this story as I used to when I was a child. It is a fictional tale for me and whoever opposes me for it, Be my guest, I don't care. There are many other things that I have noticed but won't write it now. And there are also a few wise lessons that it teaches us as all the stories do.
No creativity, Sita's perspective is almost no where to be be seen, in other words, held no importance to me. However, I liked the artwork very much except for Sita's drawing. Her face and expressions drawn here didn't impress me. This is a story that as usual do not appeal to me because of its misogynistic approach and happenings. It well suited in olden times but I don't like the glorification of it. The questionable decisions taken by Rama towards her wife thrice, even though he was a king and in politics, also according to the text, very well learned, because of some gossip-mongers aghast me and only justified one thing, that he took those tests not only because people of ayodha will question her but because he also failed to trust his wife. I also felt he saved Sita only because of a) to satisfy his ego and save his family's name; b) to end the life of the demon king Ravana once and for all to free the people from his terror. This is what I understood by reading Ramayana and watching its tale. Sita was a beautiful woman and Rama was physically handsome, brave and mighty man. They both had good luck in terms of name and fame and magical powers. They both were well read and well learned too but still made so many mistakes, took and followed so many wrong decisions. (It feels like a joke to me that Rama was in politics and couldn't save his wife's dignity). Also, No character of women here. All the powerful ladies were either demon or made the evil/selfish ones. The good ones are docile and dependent on men. I mean Sita never even tried once to escape from the Ravana's palace, just cried and only waited and also refused Hanumana too for her good-for-nothing husband who in the end, ends up mistreating her thrice. (Fire test, gives her permission for exile when she was pregnant, asks to take an oath again). Yep, will never like and glorify this story as I used to when I was a child. It is a fictional tale for me and whoever opposes me for it, Be my guest, I don't care. There are many other things that I have noticed but won't write it now. And there are also a few wise lessons that it teaches us as all the stories do.
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October 20, 2023
Sita: Daughter of the Earth
A Graphic Novel
The finest thing about this book is its artwork. Manikandan's illustrations are simply incredible. This graphic novel is more graphic than a novel since the story and content are not much but the artwork is exquisite, and the color schemes, layout, and strokes are a treat to the eyes. Each page was frame-worthy for me.
One cannot actually change the story to make it interesting as Sita's story is being told over and over again. But one can turn it towards a little more detailed or enhanced rather than the robotic and brief version usually told to the children.
And of course, the title of this graphic novel should have been called "Rama's Sita" because for a story that boasts of being told from Sita's perspective, there is very little of that. Most of it is about Rama and how he feels and how and why does everything. Also, given that it was supposed to be written from a woman's viewpoint, the characterization of Shurpanakha and other women too (not excluding Sita) is horrible and kind of reinforces the inherent sexism in the epic, albeit through a lighter touch.
The story was monotone and brief to enjoy but yes was a pretty good attempt. Anybody who is not aware of the story of Sita, then yes this graphic novel could be a treat for themselves where they will get the gist of her life.
A Graphic Novel
The finest thing about this book is its artwork. Manikandan's illustrations are simply incredible. This graphic novel is more graphic than a novel since the story and content are not much but the artwork is exquisite, and the color schemes, layout, and strokes are a treat to the eyes. Each page was frame-worthy for me.
One cannot actually change the story to make it interesting as Sita's story is being told over and over again. But one can turn it towards a little more detailed or enhanced rather than the robotic and brief version usually told to the children.
And of course, the title of this graphic novel should have been called "Rama's Sita" because for a story that boasts of being told from Sita's perspective, there is very little of that. Most of it is about Rama and how he feels and how and why does everything. Also, given that it was supposed to be written from a woman's viewpoint, the characterization of Shurpanakha and other women too (not excluding Sita) is horrible and kind of reinforces the inherent sexism in the epic, albeit through a lighter touch.
The story was monotone and brief to enjoy but yes was a pretty good attempt. Anybody who is not aware of the story of Sita, then yes this graphic novel could be a treat for themselves where they will get the gist of her life.
March 26, 2020
The best thing about the book is that the art is nearly impeccable.
More of an illustrated book rather than a graphic novel, the clunky text is bothersome. The biggest problem with the book, however, is its attempt to staying very true to the problematic politics of the text while also offering a voice to the sidelined Sita. Which, in turn, creates a deeper problem of giving false agency to Sita, and ascribing her own acceptance, if not initiative, to the terrible sequence of events that happen to her. While I admire the effort of distilling a classic tale to contemporary audiences, I am a little put off by the flattening of its moral complexities in favor of a heroic tale. Perhaps, that is expected when a really long story is compressed to a paltry 96 pages.
More of an illustrated book rather than a graphic novel, the clunky text is bothersome. The biggest problem with the book, however, is its attempt to staying very true to the problematic politics of the text while also offering a voice to the sidelined Sita. Which, in turn, creates a deeper problem of giving false agency to Sita, and ascribing her own acceptance, if not initiative, to the terrible sequence of events that happen to her. While I admire the effort of distilling a classic tale to contemporary audiences, I am a little put off by the flattening of its moral complexities in favor of a heroic tale. Perhaps, that is expected when a really long story is compressed to a paltry 96 pages.
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May 24, 2022An interesting read, especially as I've never really read many stories based off of Indian legends let alone the story of Sita specifically. Fast-paced and short, but with incredible detail and definitely retains that feeling of a legend.
The art for the most part was very good though it's hard not to notice the lack of diverse body types especially amongst the female characters (they're all busty and very small waisted, in some panels to the extreme). The art style is very interesting almost like watercolour and mostly makes up for a lack of interesting panel composition.
I do recommend giving it a read!
The art for the most part was very good though it's hard not to notice the lack of diverse body types especially amongst the female characters (they're all busty and very small waisted, in some panels to the extreme). The art style is very interesting almost like watercolour and mostly makes up for a lack of interesting panel composition.
I do recommend giving it a read!
August 18, 2022
The artwork was great. I would have really given a 3.5 or maybe a 4 for that but for me, the story just kept deducting points.
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I know it's the same story. Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Ramayan. But still, the dialogue placement? It was super weird. I really disliked the dialogues. I understand that it's a graphic novel and you can't exactly be writing paragraphs in it but things can look good if they are done in a simple manner too. The dialogues were a turn off for me. It took me two days to finish it.
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But commendable artwork.
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Happy Reading,
Toodles.
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I know it's the same story. Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Ramayan. But still, the dialogue placement? It was super weird. I really disliked the dialogues. I understand that it's a graphic novel and you can't exactly be writing paragraphs in it but things can look good if they are done in a simple manner too. The dialogues were a turn off for me. It took me two days to finish it.
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But commendable artwork.
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Happy Reading,
Toodles.
July 6, 2023
it's fine. don't really care for the changes in the mythology, or how much of the graphic novel is spent on ram, or the misogyny. but the panelling was cool. ravan is a hot dilf, and i really like indrajit's slutty armour. wish there could have been more of that.
July 30, 2018
3.5 🌟🌟🌟✨/5
Review to come.
Review to come.
April 28, 2021
A tale as old as the time.
March 23, 2022
I loved going back to my childhood and reading this again!
December 24, 2022
Three stars only for the story. The illustration is horrible. The least they could do is get someone who could draw images of beautiful women and handsome men.
February 2, 2024
Absolutely beautiful artwork
October 25, 2013
Absolutely beautiful art. The art alone would have earned this four stars. The story was a little truncated - I assume there is more to it than that - but since I previously had no idea what the Ramayana was or what it was about, I appreciated the abundance of explanatory captions and boxes.
I still wouldn't say that I know much about Hindu mythology, but it does seem to me that poor Sita really got kind of a rough deal. Her function seemed to be either sidekick or mom, and all her beauty ever got her was kidnapped and then distrusted. Her ultimate fate of living immortally underground (as per the story) didn't seem all that alluring. Having a golden statue of oneself on the throne as compensation wouldn't have made me feel better, either. I felt sorry for her!
Tell me, any of you who know more about this subject: is the rest of the Ramayana any happier, or does it all end this way?
I still wouldn't say that I know much about Hindu mythology, but it does seem to me that poor Sita really got kind of a rough deal. Her function seemed to be either sidekick or mom, and all her beauty ever got her was kidnapped and then distrusted. Her ultimate fate of living immortally underground (as per the story) didn't seem all that alluring. Having a golden statue of oneself on the throne as compensation wouldn't have made me feel better, either. I felt sorry for her!
Tell me, any of you who know more about this subject: is the rest of the Ramayana any happier, or does it all end this way?
February 15, 2015
One of the many stories of the RAMAYAMA, one of India's great epics. It's told from Sita's POV. She is a daughter of Bhudevi, the Earth Goddess, and she is a living of exemplar of dharma (everything that is just). Rama and Sita are obsessed with doing everything correctly by the Law (only one part of dharma). This attention to correct living gives Rama a rather inflexible attitude in places; he's not Krishna, who'll remind the world that sometimes to defend dharma one must forget it. Rama can never do that. (Part of this disparity has to do with the fact the RAMAYANA is considerably older than the MAHABHARATA, of which the BHAGAVAD GITA is a part.) Sita is wise; there's a limit to how much testing she's going to take. When her work is done, she leaves.
Modern feminists tend to see Sita as a limiting, sexist story. She certainly makes for an interesting comparison with Draupadi (with her five husbands) from MAHABHARATA.
Modern feminists tend to see Sita as a limiting, sexist story. She certainly makes for an interesting comparison with Draupadi (with her five husbands) from MAHABHARATA.
October 14, 2014
The book has some of the most beautiful art but even that fails as the faces of different characters seem same and there is no consistency with the faces from panel to panel.
The story is not enjoyable if one knows about Ramayana as it's wrong on many of the legends and misses out on many important plot development. Considering it try's to sum such a epic in just 90 odd pages is a commendable effort.
Still i did enjoy reading the last page on how Ramayana is interpreted in different country's and cultures.Also the song by Hunuman in the Ashoka Vatika is original and praise worthy.
The story is not enjoyable if one knows about Ramayana as it's wrong on many of the legends and misses out on many important plot development. Considering it try's to sum such a epic in just 90 odd pages is a commendable effort.
Still i did enjoy reading the last page on how Ramayana is interpreted in different country's and cultures.Also the song by Hunuman in the Ashoka Vatika is original and praise worthy.
June 25, 2015
I would have this book more than 5stars if it was an option. This is one of the most beautiful stories that I have ever herd. I am really glad that this company is butting all of the great stories and legends to comic form they are stories that I think need to be told. I have never heated of Sita before but now after this graphic novel I want to learn more not only about her but about all of the other legends that are surrounding this culture.
March 10, 2012
The high mark is mostly for the incredibly beautiful art. Sadly, it's cluttered with too many expository textboxes. Even so, I don't know if this abridged Sita focused version of the Ramayana would make sense to someone not previously familiar with this Hindu, North Indian version. I'd be curious to know what people new to the tale thought?
August 31, 2016
This graphic novel is almost like a companion to the movie 'Sita Sings the Blues'. But of course this book goes into far more history about her and her family and origins. The artwork is beautiful, and it is very well written.
It is a small part of the Ramayana telling her story as the wife of Rama- her troubles and trials.
It is a small part of the Ramayana telling her story as the wife of Rama- her troubles and trials.
August 22, 2011
The artwork and coloring is gorgeous. The story telling method, however, is a little too heavy on the exposition. Otherwise it's an interesting retelling of the Ramayana mythology told from Sita's point of view.
January 10, 2013
My 7yo declared this a wonderful book, beautiful, and very sweet. She had tears in her eyes when it was over and commanded me to read it, too. She was right. It's a great graphic novel and it is perfect for introducing kids to the Ramayana.
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