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Tarikshir: The Awakening
A small princely state in Rajasthan is the last bastion of resistance against the might of the British Empire. While unrest surrounding the sudden death of the king of Devangarh grows, young prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan prepares to ascend the throne.
But the kingdom is in turmoil. The Devangarh army is outnumbered and the British forces are closing in. To make matters worse, Rudra discovers the king’s death may not have been accidental after all. The strange appearance and disappearance of a mysterious hooded stranger and a series of ritualistic murders in which the bodies have been drained of blood, spread panic across the realm.
As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibilities and investigate his father’s death, dark secrets will be uncovered that will disrupt life as he knows it.
But the kingdom is in turmoil. The Devangarh army is outnumbered and the British forces are closing in. To make matters worse, Rudra discovers the king’s death may not have been accidental after all. The strange appearance and disappearance of a mysterious hooded stranger and a series of ritualistic murders in which the bodies have been drained of blood, spread panic across the realm.
As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibilities and investigate his father’s death, dark secrets will be uncovered that will disrupt life as he knows it.
358 pages, Paperback
Published August 20, 2018
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Khayaal Patel
2 books26 followersKhayaal Patel is working on newer stories set in Rudra’s exciting universe, and when he is not, you can find him reading comic books, watching movies, trying to figure out the secrets of the universe and indulging in his incredibly unhealthy addiction to anything chocolate. This is his first novel.
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June 1, 2020
I have first seen this book's cover reveal by Westland and I got curious about it. At that time, "Tarikshir - The Awakening" was just released and all I could find on the internet was blurb of the book. Still, I betted on my gut feeling and selection of Westland publishers. And once again I was proven right. The book was a roller coaster ride of multiple genre touches.
The story goes like this after the war of Ramayana, Hanumana had hidden certain secrets and had entrusted the security of human (against supernaturals) to a certain group of people. During Britisher's era in India, a powerful Rajput Kingdom Devangarh was threaten by Britishers' to subjugate to Queen. The current king of Devangarh (being a proud Rajput) kept freedom above everything. His son, Rudra - Yuwaraja, had recently finished his training and he wanted to impress his father. Our protagonist is Rudra. When peace talks didn't work out with Britishers', the inevitable war knocked their doors. In the chaos of war, Rudra's father was found dead. The surrounding facts and the gut-feeling told Rudra that death cannot be natural. He started working on the clue found around his father's death site. But things he uncovered were far sinister than just death of his father - an evil Tarikshir is waiting to be unveiled.
I hope I haven't revealed much. Now coming to what we got from the story. Khayaal Patel has done a wonderful job here. You will find thriller, horror, mystery, suspense, mythology, and action. The story started with mythological fiction tone, then shifted to historical fiction mode, then after it kept switching between mystery, action, and fantasies. The book is written for almost all age groups. Even middle grader can enjoy it. The language usage is simple. The flow of the story is straight. You don't have to switch timelines to understand it. You can see the clear thought process of the author the way he has visualized the plot.
The only weakness I found was super fast pace, maybe that is needed for said genre. Baring few things here and there, overall characterization and storytelling made the book a sure-shot page turner. India needs such light reads which can maintain tempo and interest of readers throughout the story. You will love this book if you have enjoyed Indian Mytho-Histo-fictions.
A fun fact - You can find zombies in the story.
Detailed Review Link - https://chevusread.blogspot.com/2018/...
The story goes like this after the war of Ramayana, Hanumana had hidden certain secrets and had entrusted the security of human (against supernaturals) to a certain group of people. During Britisher's era in India, a powerful Rajput Kingdom Devangarh was threaten by Britishers' to subjugate to Queen. The current king of Devangarh (being a proud Rajput) kept freedom above everything. His son, Rudra - Yuwaraja, had recently finished his training and he wanted to impress his father. Our protagonist is Rudra. When peace talks didn't work out with Britishers', the inevitable war knocked their doors. In the chaos of war, Rudra's father was found dead. The surrounding facts and the gut-feeling told Rudra that death cannot be natural. He started working on the clue found around his father's death site. But things he uncovered were far sinister than just death of his father - an evil Tarikshir is waiting to be unveiled.
I hope I haven't revealed much. Now coming to what we got from the story. Khayaal Patel has done a wonderful job here. You will find thriller, horror, mystery, suspense, mythology, and action. The story started with mythological fiction tone, then shifted to historical fiction mode, then after it kept switching between mystery, action, and fantasies. The book is written for almost all age groups. Even middle grader can enjoy it. The language usage is simple. The flow of the story is straight. You don't have to switch timelines to understand it. You can see the clear thought process of the author the way he has visualized the plot.
The only weakness I found was super fast pace, maybe that is needed for said genre. Baring few things here and there, overall characterization and storytelling made the book a sure-shot page turner. India needs such light reads which can maintain tempo and interest of readers throughout the story. You will love this book if you have enjoyed Indian Mytho-Histo-fictions.
A fun fact - You can find zombies in the story.
Detailed Review Link - https://chevusread.blogspot.com/2018/...
May 16, 2019
Book- Tarikshir- The Awakening
Author- Khayal Patel.
Story of a princely kingdom called Devangarh in Rajasthan.Raja Ravindra was the king, who was preparing for the battle with the British. Raja Ravindra dies a mysterious death while sleeping in his tent made for battle.
After Raja’s death the crown prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan takes over the command of the kingdom.Further investigating his father’s death Rudra unveils many secrets about his kingdom and the links to Tarikshir...
The book is full of twist that's a really interesting part of it. All the characters in the story were very well-described, and especially Rudra's character was very relatable.
The writing is lucid and easily understandable with a flow that keeps you hooked up.
I must say Patel has magically created a era where any reader can get lost into the book for the entire time of reading and would not stand up once starts reading.
For this one of the best mythological fictional works I would rate it 5/5🌟
Author- Khayal Patel.
Story of a princely kingdom called Devangarh in Rajasthan.Raja Ravindra was the king, who was preparing for the battle with the British. Raja Ravindra dies a mysterious death while sleeping in his tent made for battle.
After Raja’s death the crown prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan takes over the command of the kingdom.Further investigating his father’s death Rudra unveils many secrets about his kingdom and the links to Tarikshir...
The book is full of twist that's a really interesting part of it. All the characters in the story were very well-described, and especially Rudra's character was very relatable.
The writing is lucid and easily understandable with a flow that keeps you hooked up.
I must say Patel has magically created a era where any reader can get lost into the book for the entire time of reading and would not stand up once starts reading.
For this one of the best mythological fictional works I would rate it 5/5🌟
September 26, 2018
Took me a while to decide on the rating but I think I will stick to 5 because the book was, indeed, amazing!
When I read the blurb, I definitely did not anticipate what I am in for. The narration, the storyline, the execution of the plot - I loved every bit of it! And (bless the author!!) the book was edited. If you have read my previous reviews, you will know how this has been a big big big hindrance for me in the past. Congratulations on this beauty! Aapke khayaal kaafi bentereen hain. :)
The cover: The cover design is beautiful. It is different and crisp and not screaming for attention, like sometimes cover illustrations do. The quality of the image is what makes the reader want to dive in the beauty, head first.
The blurb: I was a little disappointed with the blurb. While it is not inaccurate or lacking per se, it could have been made more exciting. The book is one hell of a roller-coaster ride and, for a reader who relies heavily on the blurb before picking up the book, the blurb does not do justice to what lies ahead. Spice it up, I'd say.
The plot: The plot is fresh and detailed. The story is, as the blurb says, of one Rudra, a newly crowned prince faced with the daunting task of saving his empire from the British army. In the process of unearthing secrets that led to his father's death/murder, Rudra uncovers some deep, dark ancient secrets that have the potential of reshaping his entire world. What follows is a nail-biting war between Rudra and dark powers, between the good and the bad, between peace and power.
There is an element of mythology in the book which gives it a unique flavour, a flavour that, in my opinion, should be introduced in the blurb as well. The fight between good and bad is age old, and placing this book contextually in the frame of Hindu mythology has rendered it a notch above your average good vs bad literature.
The execution: The plot had been executed commendably well. The author has left no stone unturned to make this book a definite page-turner. The editing is crisp and keeps the reader always on the edge, eager to know what's next. There are layers and layers to the book that keep uncovering every now and then. All the loopholes have been neatly tied the end, making this one satisfactory read.
The writing style: The author's got style (if you know what I mean). And damn, that style is thoroughly enjoyable. The imagination that the narrative is able to ignite in the reader's mind is commendable. The writing flows, along with the story, gently moving forward but still journeying like a bullet (geddit?). Oh, and the splash of humour here and there made me smile quite many times.
The characters: The characters are well-etched. The protagonist, Rudra, has been sketched fairly well, and is relatable. Burdened with the daunting task of running an entire kingdom under extreme circumstances, the young king is often faced with the same dilemmas we face in our lives. The choices may be difficult, but they still have to be made. There is a long list of supporting cast, who have been given their due place and time in the narrative.
The climax and end: The climax is exactly like it should be, unexpected yet plausible. This is not one of those "what the hell just happened?" kind of stories. Everything eventually makes sense, you just have to dig deeper.
The end is open, both in terms of interpretation and in terms of content. Maybe the end is an indication for a sequel, maybe it is a satire (that's not the most appropriate word but my vocabulary is failing me terribly in conveying what I want to say without giving any spoilers), a general remark on how the world functions. Read the book now to know more!
Definitely recommended! Looking forward to reading more by the author, and soon.
(There's occult, there's zombies, there's supernatural powers, so many more things I could go on and on about, but I guess I would rather keep it short and crisp.)
I got the book as a part of the review program in Outset.
https://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in
When I read the blurb, I definitely did not anticipate what I am in for. The narration, the storyline, the execution of the plot - I loved every bit of it! And (bless the author!!) the book was edited. If you have read my previous reviews, you will know how this has been a big big big hindrance for me in the past. Congratulations on this beauty! Aapke khayaal kaafi bentereen hain. :)
The cover: The cover design is beautiful. It is different and crisp and not screaming for attention, like sometimes cover illustrations do. The quality of the image is what makes the reader want to dive in the beauty, head first.
The blurb: I was a little disappointed with the blurb. While it is not inaccurate or lacking per se, it could have been made more exciting. The book is one hell of a roller-coaster ride and, for a reader who relies heavily on the blurb before picking up the book, the blurb does not do justice to what lies ahead. Spice it up, I'd say.
The plot: The plot is fresh and detailed. The story is, as the blurb says, of one Rudra, a newly crowned prince faced with the daunting task of saving his empire from the British army. In the process of unearthing secrets that led to his father's death/murder, Rudra uncovers some deep, dark ancient secrets that have the potential of reshaping his entire world. What follows is a nail-biting war between Rudra and dark powers, between the good and the bad, between peace and power.
There is an element of mythology in the book which gives it a unique flavour, a flavour that, in my opinion, should be introduced in the blurb as well. The fight between good and bad is age old, and placing this book contextually in the frame of Hindu mythology has rendered it a notch above your average good vs bad literature.
The execution: The plot had been executed commendably well. The author has left no stone unturned to make this book a definite page-turner. The editing is crisp and keeps the reader always on the edge, eager to know what's next. There are layers and layers to the book that keep uncovering every now and then. All the loopholes have been neatly tied the end, making this one satisfactory read.
The writing style: The author's got style (if you know what I mean). And damn, that style is thoroughly enjoyable. The imagination that the narrative is able to ignite in the reader's mind is commendable. The writing flows, along with the story, gently moving forward but still journeying like a bullet (geddit?). Oh, and the splash of humour here and there made me smile quite many times.
The characters: The characters are well-etched. The protagonist, Rudra, has been sketched fairly well, and is relatable. Burdened with the daunting task of running an entire kingdom under extreme circumstances, the young king is often faced with the same dilemmas we face in our lives. The choices may be difficult, but they still have to be made. There is a long list of supporting cast, who have been given their due place and time in the narrative.
The climax and end: The climax is exactly like it should be, unexpected yet plausible. This is not one of those "what the hell just happened?" kind of stories. Everything eventually makes sense, you just have to dig deeper.
The end is open, both in terms of interpretation and in terms of content. Maybe the end is an indication for a sequel, maybe it is a satire (that's not the most appropriate word but my vocabulary is failing me terribly in conveying what I want to say without giving any spoilers), a general remark on how the world functions. Read the book now to know more!
Definitely recommended! Looking forward to reading more by the author, and soon.
(There's occult, there's zombies, there's supernatural powers, so many more things I could go on and on about, but I guess I would rather keep it short and crisp.)
I got the book as a part of the review program in Outset.
https://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in
June 2, 2024
Written by Khayaal Patel - Take a walk back in time of the British India with this new mythological fiction.
Set in the small princely state of Rajasthan, this book will present to you an amalgamation of History, mythology, fiction and ritualistic murders!
Tarikshir, it was the name of the book which piqued my interest in the first place. The overall plot of the book revolved around how the young prince of the Devgarh state, prepares to ascend the throne after his father's death and manages his new responsibilities while simultaneously discovering menacing deep dark secrets and learning to fight with powers he was clueless about.
Tarikshir is the story of awakening of a monster, it represents a battle between the subtle forces of the good and the evil. It highlights the choices and the dilemmas of the Devgarh prince, which somehow represents human life.
The author has very vividly written a story with dynamic characters and an enticing plot. The writing style was simple with the tendency of keeping the reader hooked.
The thing I disliked about the book was it's slow pace, especially in the beginning. Rest, it was one good light read with an ending I couldn't have predicted.
Enjoyed the roller coaster of twists and the unique plot in this one, would recommend it to historical-mythological fiction lovers!
My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟/ 5
Thankyou for giving me the opportunity to review this book!
Have a nice day!♥️
Set in the small princely state of Rajasthan, this book will present to you an amalgamation of History, mythology, fiction and ritualistic murders!
Tarikshir, it was the name of the book which piqued my interest in the first place. The overall plot of the book revolved around how the young prince of the Devgarh state, prepares to ascend the throne after his father's death and manages his new responsibilities while simultaneously discovering menacing deep dark secrets and learning to fight with powers he was clueless about.
Tarikshir is the story of awakening of a monster, it represents a battle between the subtle forces of the good and the evil. It highlights the choices and the dilemmas of the Devgarh prince, which somehow represents human life.
The author has very vividly written a story with dynamic characters and an enticing plot. The writing style was simple with the tendency of keeping the reader hooked.
The thing I disliked about the book was it's slow pace, especially in the beginning. Rest, it was one good light read with an ending I couldn't have predicted.
Enjoyed the roller coaster of twists and the unique plot in this one, would recommend it to historical-mythological fiction lovers!
My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟/ 5
Thankyou for giving me the opportunity to review this book!
Have a nice day!♥️
January 25, 2019
My rating :🌠🌠🌠🌠.5
My review:
The Tarikshir: the awakening by Khayaal Patel was a small intriguing packet of surprises for me and every aspect of the book has been paid attention to and henceforth the beautiful outcome .
Firstly the cover is beautiful and image is detailed and crisp The image in the front is highly relevant but could be understood only after reading the book hence a form of suspense starts for reader even before reading a single word in the book
The description was thought engaging enough yet the author and the editor managed to keep the real twist out of it .
The book surprisingly contains a prologue which is very appropriate and start building up the theme in the very first page yet the reader would understand it later on. The plot is fantastic . The Indian , historical and the mythological aspects are blended very skilfully . The plot is fast paced and is perfect for this thriller suspense kind of situation . The narration is apt and helps in maintaining the feel of the book.
The book is not crowded with too many characters . There are few characters who are well formed and developed throughout the book .The protagonist Rudra is developed throughout story and fits perfectly to the story and background . Even the mythological creatures are well explained and leaves a awe inspiring impact in the mind of the readers .
Overall this book was a thrilling ride in ancient mythological India which is rare among contemporary books by Indian authors. I would highly recommend it and urge fellow reader to spread the word about this kind of literature and encourage author in more fantasy mythological kind of book .
I received a copy of this book through The Book Genie Review Program.
My review:
The Tarikshir: the awakening by Khayaal Patel was a small intriguing packet of surprises for me and every aspect of the book has been paid attention to and henceforth the beautiful outcome .
Firstly the cover is beautiful and image is detailed and crisp The image in the front is highly relevant but could be understood only after reading the book hence a form of suspense starts for reader even before reading a single word in the book
The description was thought engaging enough yet the author and the editor managed to keep the real twist out of it .
The book surprisingly contains a prologue which is very appropriate and start building up the theme in the very first page yet the reader would understand it later on. The plot is fantastic . The Indian , historical and the mythological aspects are blended very skilfully . The plot is fast paced and is perfect for this thriller suspense kind of situation . The narration is apt and helps in maintaining the feel of the book.
The book is not crowded with too many characters . There are few characters who are well formed and developed throughout the book .The protagonist Rudra is developed throughout story and fits perfectly to the story and background . Even the mythological creatures are well explained and leaves a awe inspiring impact in the mind of the readers .
Overall this book was a thrilling ride in ancient mythological India which is rare among contemporary books by Indian authors. I would highly recommend it and urge fellow reader to spread the word about this kind of literature and encourage author in more fantasy mythological kind of book .
I received a copy of this book through The Book Genie Review Program.
October 14, 2018
It feels good when you get a book so good that you completely forget your surrounding and when you emerge out of the book, it feels like a whole eternity has passed. Khayaal Patel’s ‘Tarikshir’ is not what I thought it to be, it’s more than that! The book has Godly super powers, Zombies, Black magic and many more such thing. ‘Tarikshir’ is a heady combination of Fantasy fiction, historical fiction, and mythological fiction, all put together to form an amazingly written book.
Khayaal Patel’s ‘Tarikshir’ is meant for readers who enjoy reading Thriller and Fantasies. Author Khayaal excels at telling a fast-paced, genre-bending adventure. The most notable difference from other books of the same genre is that Author is making an appreciable effort to include more diverse characters. The Author definitely has a way with words and I loved how this story was written: Pure thriller and with so many details that it succeeded to make this a more than just intriguing journey, though it does include a fair amount of violence and mayhem, but I guess it goes with the story.
It killed me!! All those deaths, those uncertain moments when death was looming over your favorite character, the pain of unsaid love, they piled up and up and up until all I was able to feel was dread!!! By the end of the book, I was reduced to crossing my fingers and hoping against hope that there was no more devastation that befalls the protagonist Rudra. And the last page was a CLIFFHANGER!
‘Tarikshir’ by Khayaal Patel is par with a few good Indian fantasies. The book had many layers of twist and turns; keeping you on edge. The Characters and places mentioned in the story were well researched. A lot of characters were introduced throughout the book and sewn intricately into the story. Among many, my favorites were Duryodatta and Rudra’s, Uncle Shamsher Singh. Though a small role, Shamsher Singh’s character had a strong impact on the story, and Duryodatta somehow reminded me of Gandalf – The Grey, though you can’t compare one with the other, but the presence of Duryodatta is as calming as Gandalf in the series ‘Lord of the Rings’.
Just a tad bit of advice to the Author; add a bit of fun element to the series otherwise readers may lose interest cause of its too dark theme…
Recommendation
Definitely recommended to one and all… Waiting for more books by Khayaal Patel.
I give it 4/5 stars
Khayaal Patel’s ‘Tarikshir’ is meant for readers who enjoy reading Thriller and Fantasies. Author Khayaal excels at telling a fast-paced, genre-bending adventure. The most notable difference from other books of the same genre is that Author is making an appreciable effort to include more diverse characters. The Author definitely has a way with words and I loved how this story was written: Pure thriller and with so many details that it succeeded to make this a more than just intriguing journey, though it does include a fair amount of violence and mayhem, but I guess it goes with the story.
It killed me!! All those deaths, those uncertain moments when death was looming over your favorite character, the pain of unsaid love, they piled up and up and up until all I was able to feel was dread!!! By the end of the book, I was reduced to crossing my fingers and hoping against hope that there was no more devastation that befalls the protagonist Rudra. And the last page was a CLIFFHANGER!
‘Tarikshir’ by Khayaal Patel is par with a few good Indian fantasies. The book had many layers of twist and turns; keeping you on edge. The Characters and places mentioned in the story were well researched. A lot of characters were introduced throughout the book and sewn intricately into the story. Among many, my favorites were Duryodatta and Rudra’s, Uncle Shamsher Singh. Though a small role, Shamsher Singh’s character had a strong impact on the story, and Duryodatta somehow reminded me of Gandalf – The Grey, though you can’t compare one with the other, but the presence of Duryodatta is as calming as Gandalf in the series ‘Lord of the Rings’.
Just a tad bit of advice to the Author; add a bit of fun element to the series otherwise readers may lose interest cause of its too dark theme…
Recommendation
Definitely recommended to one and all… Waiting for more books by Khayaal Patel.
I give it 4/5 stars
January 27, 2019
I struggled to finish this book. Firstly, the plot is boring. I have read Indian mythological thrillers before such as Amish's books, and those are good. The storytelling is engaging. This one just isn't. It feels like a feeble and desperate attempt to keep the reader turning pages. Moreover, the language feels like someone just learned how to write good English. I don't mean the grammar is bad, like some other Indian authors I have had the ill-fortune of reading. Not at all, the English is in fact completely flawless. But it's a bit too cliched. It's like someone told the author - "Here's how to write a book" and the author just copied instructions. There's no originality, no sense of identity in the author's writing.
This might make me sound pretentious, but given enough time for research, I could write a book like this. In a nutshell, this book is devoid of life and feels like an AI strung words together in an attempt to make interesting mythological fiction. You might think I'm being too harsh in this review, but I personally don't think so. I was almost reading the lines vertically at the end, it got so unoriginal. It's not that this is a rotten fruit of a book, it's more like the peel of the fruit without the pulp inside.
This might make me sound pretentious, but given enough time for research, I could write a book like this. In a nutshell, this book is devoid of life and feels like an AI strung words together in an attempt to make interesting mythological fiction. You might think I'm being too harsh in this review, but I personally don't think so. I was almost reading the lines vertically at the end, it got so unoriginal. It's not that this is a rotten fruit of a book, it's more like the peel of the fruit without the pulp inside.
May 14, 2019
Tarikshir : The Awakening by Khayaal Patel is the first in the series following Rudra Prathap Chauhan, the young king of Devangarh.
Genre : Historical Fiction / Fantasy
My Rating : 4 ⭐s
What I liked :
1. Plot : It was unique and intriguing. The book is fast paced and something or the other is happening every page. It will not bore you. Not at all! New twists and turns and revelations throughout the book!
2. Writing : The writing is very very good. It does reflect the majestic atmosphere of the story.
3. It's loosely based on Hindu Mythology : I love mythology books and this is so unique and refreshing for the genre.
4.The time period in which the story takes place : The story takes place during the pre independence era. And this was such an uncanny setting (in the best way possible) for a mythology book!! I wasn't sure whether this book will manage to weave the history with the fantastical elements but the author has pulled it off so gracefully!
5.The Protagonist: Rudra Prathap Chauhan is a young king who is so distinct from other King/Prince characters we have seen earlier in movies/books. What makes him different is his ability to think from both sides of an argument. Like in the book, when he thinks about a gonna be war with the British. Being a Rajput, he has the courage and strength to slaughter the enemy. But he is totally aware of the futility of such wars. He finds himself guilty for killing a soldier from the enemy's army because he doesn't have any personal rivalry with him. He has some flaws too. That makes him a well developed Protagonist.
What I didn't like :
1. Apart from Rudra, almost all characters were plain. I didn't get to see more of some other characters that I really wanted to.
2. The ending was a little bit unsatisfactory for me. It does not mean that I don't fully accept the ending. It means that the way things wrapped up was done in a pretty hurry way and it was just me wanting more time for things to unfold.
3. My biggest complain is about the Blurb in the back of the book. I strongly believe that it has a major spoiler. As everyone does, I read the blurb and was waiting for the event to occur. But it's actually after 5 chapters that this "Event" Occurs. It was a huge blow to the suspense. It could have definitely been a "GREAT TWIST" but it was spoiled just like that in the blurb in a sentence, just like that!! If it weren't a spoiler, it would have been a solid 5 🌟. Just broke my heart 💔
Apart from these I would highly highly recommend everyone to check this book out. I haven't heard much hype surrounding this book and I really wish it had some more. This book deserves to be loved even more.
Also the cover is gorgeous!!
Genre : Historical Fiction / Fantasy
My Rating : 4 ⭐s
What I liked :
1. Plot : It was unique and intriguing. The book is fast paced and something or the other is happening every page. It will not bore you. Not at all! New twists and turns and revelations throughout the book!
2. Writing : The writing is very very good. It does reflect the majestic atmosphere of the story.
3. It's loosely based on Hindu Mythology : I love mythology books and this is so unique and refreshing for the genre.
4.The time period in which the story takes place : The story takes place during the pre independence era. And this was such an uncanny setting (in the best way possible) for a mythology book!! I wasn't sure whether this book will manage to weave the history with the fantastical elements but the author has pulled it off so gracefully!
5.The Protagonist: Rudra Prathap Chauhan is a young king who is so distinct from other King/Prince characters we have seen earlier in movies/books. What makes him different is his ability to think from both sides of an argument. Like in the book, when he thinks about a gonna be war with the British. Being a Rajput, he has the courage and strength to slaughter the enemy. But he is totally aware of the futility of such wars. He finds himself guilty for killing a soldier from the enemy's army because he doesn't have any personal rivalry with him. He has some flaws too. That makes him a well developed Protagonist.
What I didn't like :
1. Apart from Rudra, almost all characters were plain. I didn't get to see more of some other characters that I really wanted to.
2. The ending was a little bit unsatisfactory for me. It does not mean that I don't fully accept the ending. It means that the way things wrapped up was done in a pretty hurry way and it was just me wanting more time for things to unfold.
3. My biggest complain is about the Blurb in the back of the book. I strongly believe that it has a major spoiler. As everyone does, I read the blurb and was waiting for the event to occur. But it's actually after 5 chapters that this "Event" Occurs. It was a huge blow to the suspense. It could have definitely been a "GREAT TWIST" but it was spoiled just like that in the blurb in a sentence, just like that!! If it weren't a spoiler, it would have been a solid 5 🌟. Just broke my heart 💔
Apart from these I would highly highly recommend everyone to check this book out. I haven't heard much hype surrounding this book and I really wish it had some more. This book deserves to be loved even more.
Also the cover is gorgeous!!
October 17, 2018
Fantasy makes good stories. In India the fantasy genre draws a lot from mythology and Puranic tales. Khayal Patel wrote a decent story. Ramayan is the greatest story ever written. It is source of inspiration to countless poets/ writers. This story also takes inspiration from Ramayan. However, I want to make it clear at the outset that the story is original creation and only some things are borrowed from Ramayan so as to start the tale.
In the very beginning Valikesh, a simple foot soldier in Rama’s army goes to Ravana’s palace after the war. There he finds an evil stone whose power is difficult to contain. This stone is a gateway to evil Tarikshir. Then the story comes to British India where Prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan of Devangarh is confused about war or peace with the British. The shrewd Britisher Walken is on the heels of Raja Ravindra Pratap. Ravindra is totally against of succumbing to British. Rudra also tags along in the war and unfortunately an assassin kills Raja Ravindra. Now Rudra is the young king. He seeks help of Ghazi, Shan and his Guru to run the kingdom. He goes to Prithviraj, his uncle fortress where he meets beautiful and deadly Nafisa. Someone is playing tricks with him to rouse Tarikshir and wreak havoc on the mankind.
The story starts with myth, then veers into history and finally settles in fantasy. Rudra is uncertain hero who has Nobel intentions but doesn’t have requisite skills. He grows with the progress of story. There is total uncertainty who is who; friend or foe. Many surprises await the reader. Nafisa is perfect foil for immature Rudra. The story moves at a breakneck speed once Rudra becomes the king. Three is no breathing time. So much happens in a very short span of time.
However, the three time periods don’t gel well. Myth is used just as a prop and the story could be told without the story of Valikesh. Then there are supernatural elements about God but that is also underutilized. So much happens in a very short span of time and so many people change allegiance that it was confusing to say the least.
The book is entertaining. 3.5/ 5 stars.
In the very beginning Valikesh, a simple foot soldier in Rama’s army goes to Ravana’s palace after the war. There he finds an evil stone whose power is difficult to contain. This stone is a gateway to evil Tarikshir. Then the story comes to British India where Prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan of Devangarh is confused about war or peace with the British. The shrewd Britisher Walken is on the heels of Raja Ravindra Pratap. Ravindra is totally against of succumbing to British. Rudra also tags along in the war and unfortunately an assassin kills Raja Ravindra. Now Rudra is the young king. He seeks help of Ghazi, Shan and his Guru to run the kingdom. He goes to Prithviraj, his uncle fortress where he meets beautiful and deadly Nafisa. Someone is playing tricks with him to rouse Tarikshir and wreak havoc on the mankind.
The story starts with myth, then veers into history and finally settles in fantasy. Rudra is uncertain hero who has Nobel intentions but doesn’t have requisite skills. He grows with the progress of story. There is total uncertainty who is who; friend or foe. Many surprises await the reader. Nafisa is perfect foil for immature Rudra. The story moves at a breakneck speed once Rudra becomes the king. Three is no breathing time. So much happens in a very short span of time.
However, the three time periods don’t gel well. Myth is used just as a prop and the story could be told without the story of Valikesh. Then there are supernatural elements about God but that is also underutilized. So much happens in a very short span of time and so many people change allegiance that it was confusing to say the least.
The book is entertaining. 3.5/ 5 stars.
September 14, 2018
This book has got some great reviews in less than 15 days I believe. So I went ahead to give it a try and Here are my thoughts.To start with the cover is very beautifully adorned with artistic designs which will not fail to catch your eyes.The title , well is very intriguing and of course I suppose not many or may be no one knows the meaning of TARIKSHIR.
🔵The plot is based in British India basically that tells us the mysterious events that take place in the princely state of the then Rajasthan.
🔵The king dies suddenly and the full responsibility of the empire comes in hands of Rudra pratap Chauhan a young price of the Rajput clan.
🔵The characters are well developed so are the situations.Mystery of death of the king,murders of the locals in a heinous way point towards something darker and hidden from reality that dwell deep in the past as Rudra starts investigating them slowly.
🔵The narration is flawless.Words & lines flow smoothly across the pages that are not only beautifully written but they are kept lucid for all kinds of readers.Each moment described in the story,the characters,magical atmosphere,the creatures and all such descriptions were quite apt,developed thoughfully,so I felt it got easier for me to create pictures of them in my mind easily which actually is needed for a reader.
🔵The story keeps you engaged,no unnecessary write ups were there.Mysterious events described in it, keeps you turning pages to know what is on the other side of it.The book is divided into various chapters with nice headings.
🔵As a non lover of Science fiction or Magic related genre if it is successful to engrossed me,so it will not fail to make you amazed with its unique content,if you are a lover of this genre that is what I feel strongly.For me, it was one of a kind read for me which I enjoyed while I was under the heaps of my regularely preferred genres.It was a breath of fresh air ! You may check other reviews , I am sure you will see most people liked it.
🔵The plot is based in British India basically that tells us the mysterious events that take place in the princely state of the then Rajasthan.
🔵The king dies suddenly and the full responsibility of the empire comes in hands of Rudra pratap Chauhan a young price of the Rajput clan.
🔵The characters are well developed so are the situations.Mystery of death of the king,murders of the locals in a heinous way point towards something darker and hidden from reality that dwell deep in the past as Rudra starts investigating them slowly.
🔵The narration is flawless.Words & lines flow smoothly across the pages that are not only beautifully written but they are kept lucid for all kinds of readers.Each moment described in the story,the characters,magical atmosphere,the creatures and all such descriptions were quite apt,developed thoughfully,so I felt it got easier for me to create pictures of them in my mind easily which actually is needed for a reader.
🔵The story keeps you engaged,no unnecessary write ups were there.Mysterious events described in it, keeps you turning pages to know what is on the other side of it.The book is divided into various chapters with nice headings.
🔵As a non lover of Science fiction or Magic related genre if it is successful to engrossed me,so it will not fail to make you amazed with its unique content,if you are a lover of this genre that is what I feel strongly.For me, it was one of a kind read for me which I enjoyed while I was under the heaps of my regularely preferred genres.It was a breath of fresh air ! You may check other reviews , I am sure you will see most people liked it.
October 13, 2018
An insatiate monkey called Valikesh found himself at the site of Ravana’s palace after he survived the war between Lord Ram and Ravana’s army. His greed made him detain a powerful red stone charged with wicked properties and it’s when there was a quick glimpse of the evil Tarikshir. The prologue of the book begins with this appealing account but later in the book, there was hardly any comprehensive narrative of who is Tarikshir and his rise. The evil called Tarikshir never came into existence in the book and before that, it could have even happened, the story took the turn in a way for the closure which was abrupt.
The narration leaps to the period when the Britishers were set to coup the kingdoms of the Indian continent. Lord Walken leads his British army against the kingdom of Devgarh, a small state in Rajasthan. The king of Devgarh, Raja Ravindra Singh died mysteriously after the end of the war. Totally wretched with the news of his father’s death, Prince Rudra vowed to take revenge and seek justice. During the investigation, Rudra discovered a lot of unusual and dark secrets.
It’s intriguing how the plot constitutes the fusion of history, mythology, and fantasy. The history of rising of English traders capturing the country under control, the mythological account of sons of Hanuman and the inclusion of Zombies. The book offers a great blend of these distinct genres.
With every twist and turn coming up with the revelation of different characters and accounts, the story went engaging and thrilling. Though I didn’t like the idea of Zombies in the book as it seems that everyone wants to incorporate it but the author has cleverly included them in the story.
Talking about characters, Rudra’s and that of King Ravindra were satisfactorily narrated. What didn’t go well with me was that there wasn’t much of Nafisa and Duryadutta. Nafisa’s exit was quite undesirable. Besides, the way the book ended, I hope there is a sequel coming up.
Overall, Tarikshir is a good read exploring different genres and proposing a unique story. The book is recommended to readers who would love to read the blend of distinct genres in one narrative.
The narration leaps to the period when the Britishers were set to coup the kingdoms of the Indian continent. Lord Walken leads his British army against the kingdom of Devgarh, a small state in Rajasthan. The king of Devgarh, Raja Ravindra Singh died mysteriously after the end of the war. Totally wretched with the news of his father’s death, Prince Rudra vowed to take revenge and seek justice. During the investigation, Rudra discovered a lot of unusual and dark secrets.
It’s intriguing how the plot constitutes the fusion of history, mythology, and fantasy. The history of rising of English traders capturing the country under control, the mythological account of sons of Hanuman and the inclusion of Zombies. The book offers a great blend of these distinct genres.
With every twist and turn coming up with the revelation of different characters and accounts, the story went engaging and thrilling. Though I didn’t like the idea of Zombies in the book as it seems that everyone wants to incorporate it but the author has cleverly included them in the story.
Talking about characters, Rudra’s and that of King Ravindra were satisfactorily narrated. What didn’t go well with me was that there wasn’t much of Nafisa and Duryadutta. Nafisa’s exit was quite undesirable. Besides, the way the book ended, I hope there is a sequel coming up.
Overall, Tarikshir is a good read exploring different genres and proposing a unique story. The book is recommended to readers who would love to read the blend of distinct genres in one narrative.
October 25, 2018
|4.0 stars|
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When I was asked to review this book, the author had presented me with a question: “Don’t you want to know who Tarikshir is?”
The book ‘Tarikshir: The Awakening’ revolved around that exact question. Tarikshir is a mysterious force that is evil from its very core. Tarikshir has lied dormant for years and his one true desire is to come alive and wreak havoc. The events are set in motion when Valikesh- a monkey in the army of Lord Hanuman acquires a gem that is both vibrant and powerful.
The plot then moves to the year 1826 and a kingdom called Devangarh is trying to protect itself from the clutches of the British. But the king has other, dangerous hobbies. When the king is assassinated, Rudra- the young prince sets on a path to unravel the truth behind his father’s death and other mysterious deaths happening all over the kingdom.
The book has a very simple language, which is both fluid and full of suspense. The characters have been kept to a minimum and the focus has been only towards the major events that shape the plot. The author’s crisp imagination adds the drama and makes the plot uncanny and dark. The story certainly keeps our curiosity alive only to give us a final, adventurous showdown.
There are a couple of things that bothered me, especially the conversation part. Each character in the novel adds a certain dimension to the plot, but somehow the plot develops more on its own rather than on conversations. Rudra might be brave, but he is also very stubborn. He seta his own path and most of the talk is between Rudra and his head. While it gives an insight into what the protagonist is going through, it also gives a sense of detachment from the rest of the characters. Basically- most of the characters feel like mere intrusions.
Overall, an adventurous plot, full of magic and mystery and action, with some wonderfully written characters- especially the supernatural ones. Definitely Recommended.
Full review @https://ecstaticyetchaotic.wordpress....
When I was asked to review this book, the author had presented me with a question: “Don’t you want to know who Tarikshir is?”
The book ‘Tarikshir: The Awakening’ revolved around that exact question. Tarikshir is a mysterious force that is evil from its very core. Tarikshir has lied dormant for years and his one true desire is to come alive and wreak havoc. The events are set in motion when Valikesh- a monkey in the army of Lord Hanuman acquires a gem that is both vibrant and powerful.
The plot then moves to the year 1826 and a kingdom called Devangarh is trying to protect itself from the clutches of the British. But the king has other, dangerous hobbies. When the king is assassinated, Rudra- the young prince sets on a path to unravel the truth behind his father’s death and other mysterious deaths happening all over the kingdom.
The book has a very simple language, which is both fluid and full of suspense. The characters have been kept to a minimum and the focus has been only towards the major events that shape the plot. The author’s crisp imagination adds the drama and makes the plot uncanny and dark. The story certainly keeps our curiosity alive only to give us a final, adventurous showdown.
There are a couple of things that bothered me, especially the conversation part. Each character in the novel adds a certain dimension to the plot, but somehow the plot develops more on its own rather than on conversations. Rudra might be brave, but he is also very stubborn. He seta his own path and most of the talk is between Rudra and his head. While it gives an insight into what the protagonist is going through, it also gives a sense of detachment from the rest of the characters. Basically- most of the characters feel like mere intrusions.
Overall, an adventurous plot, full of magic and mystery and action, with some wonderfully written characters- especially the supernatural ones. Definitely Recommended.
July 10, 2019
Blurb:- The story revolves around a Kingdom called Devanagarh in Rajasthan. Raja Ravindra who is the king dies a mysterious death leaving his son, Rudra to manage and handle the kingdom. Rudra is unsettled with the way his father died and decides to run an investigation. During the investigation he discovers many secrets and sins relating to his kingdom which links to the creature named Tarikshir.
My Review:- The book has an interesting plot with a lot of twist and turns. It surely does meet with its hype. After the prologue I didn't wanted to read this book any further because I got scared (yes I get scared easily) but somehow I gathered some courage and read it and finished the whole book in two days.And I must tell you it was worth it.
Every character in the book was important in some way or other. Supporting characters, the evil creatures, the protagonist, each had been described and developed neatly. This is one hell of a dark book. Demons, evils, Gods and human included everything was drowned in darkness and suspense. It was in full swing.
I found Rudra's character quite relatable and Nafisa's character was fine too. Personally, I couldn't find any fault in this book except for the blurb which hardly did any justice to the storyline.
Also, the cover is so freaking scary. At one point, my mother was thinking that I'm learning some black magic or voodoo kind of things.
Recommended to one and all.
My Rating:- 🌟🌟🌟🌟4.5/5
My Review:- The book has an interesting plot with a lot of twist and turns. It surely does meet with its hype. After the prologue I didn't wanted to read this book any further because I got scared (yes I get scared easily) but somehow I gathered some courage and read it and finished the whole book in two days.And I must tell you it was worth it.
Every character in the book was important in some way or other. Supporting characters, the evil creatures, the protagonist, each had been described and developed neatly. This is one hell of a dark book. Demons, evils, Gods and human included everything was drowned in darkness and suspense. It was in full swing.
I found Rudra's character quite relatable and Nafisa's character was fine too. Personally, I couldn't find any fault in this book except for the blurb which hardly did any justice to the storyline.
Also, the cover is so freaking scary. At one point, my mother was thinking that I'm learning some black magic or voodoo kind of things.
Recommended to one and all.
My Rating:- 🌟🌟🌟🌟4.5/5
September 21, 2018
fantasy is a genre that could be counted as a two edged sword. There could be only two kinds of reviews -1. Extremely good 2.Extremely Bad -for fantasy. One reading a fantasy cannot have a mediocre liking to it. Hence Khayaal Patel had taken the risk of his life with the book Tarikshir as it is a blend of fantasy, mythology and history.
The mysterious creature looming in shadow has created a suspense so strong that the readers would be hooked to the book. In a Princely state of Devangarh in Rajasthan, the protest against the British has brought the king and his prince against the British on a battle. After the mysterious death of the king Raja Ravindra, prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan sets out to find the mystery behind the death of his father as well as the human shaped monkey. Thenceforth unfolds a thrilling spooking cliffhanger.
The plot takes off in a different tangent. It introduces the readers to Tarikshir on the background of the repercussions of Ram-Ravan war. The mood set in the beginning changes when the era changes and readers are taken to Rajasthan. The switch is tad bit sudden but author has managed to sew the seams.
Narration is the USP of the book. However, the pace of the tale drops time and afain. Yet, the author has managed to pull off a thrilling tale. The characters are mysterious in itself and have blended with the take. Some of the terms mentioned in the book were contemporary and hence stuck out. Author has the camouflaged flaws whatsoever with his exemplary narration.
The mysterious creature looming in shadow has created a suspense so strong that the readers would be hooked to the book. In a Princely state of Devangarh in Rajasthan, the protest against the British has brought the king and his prince against the British on a battle. After the mysterious death of the king Raja Ravindra, prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan sets out to find the mystery behind the death of his father as well as the human shaped monkey. Thenceforth unfolds a thrilling spooking cliffhanger.
The plot takes off in a different tangent. It introduces the readers to Tarikshir on the background of the repercussions of Ram-Ravan war. The mood set in the beginning changes when the era changes and readers are taken to Rajasthan. The switch is tad bit sudden but author has managed to sew the seams.
Narration is the USP of the book. However, the pace of the tale drops time and afain. Yet, the author has managed to pull off a thrilling tale. The characters are mysterious in itself and have blended with the take. Some of the terms mentioned in the book were contemporary and hence stuck out. Author has the camouflaged flaws whatsoever with his exemplary narration.
March 5, 2019
Tarikshir is a debut by the author Khayaal Patel. The story is told from the point of view of Rudra, our protagonist, who is a young prince of Devangarh, a small princely state in Rajasthan which also happens to be the last bastion of resistance against the might of the British empire. While unrest surrounding the sudden death of the king of Devangarh grows, young prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan prepares to ascend the throne.
But the kingdom is in turmoil. The Devangarh army is outnumbered and the British forces are closing in. To make matters worse, Rudra discovers the king’s death may not have been accidental after all. The strange appearance and disappearance of a mysterious hooded stranger and a series of ritualistic murders in which the bodies have been drained of blood, spread panic across the realm. As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibilities and investigate his father’s death, dark secrets will be uncovered that will disrupt life as he knows it.
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The theme revolves around the age old triumph of good over evil and also showcases the strength of hope and belief in oneself. While it takes you some time to immerse into the historical world and the large cast of characters, once the environment tenses, it doesn't give you a chance to relax and takes you on one wild ride after another.
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Rudra's character which even though goes through a development over the short span of time and while I understand he's still young and inexperienced in a lot of ways, I wasn't impressed with him as the central character. I would've enjoyed the book more had he been a tad bit stronger and sure of himself.
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The writing is simple, clear and fluid. It is also very concise and I don't remember coming across unwanted sentences or descriptions anywhere—something which I always appreciate.
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The book didn't blow me away but it did keep me guessing and semi-curious throughout. I certainly appreciate the vivid imagination of the author and the way he has amalgamated historical and mythological elements.
And if the aforementioned jumble of words sounds like something you enjoy in a book, do give it a chance!
But the kingdom is in turmoil. The Devangarh army is outnumbered and the British forces are closing in. To make matters worse, Rudra discovers the king’s death may not have been accidental after all. The strange appearance and disappearance of a mysterious hooded stranger and a series of ritualistic murders in which the bodies have been drained of blood, spread panic across the realm. As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibilities and investigate his father’s death, dark secrets will be uncovered that will disrupt life as he knows it.
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The theme revolves around the age old triumph of good over evil and also showcases the strength of hope and belief in oneself. While it takes you some time to immerse into the historical world and the large cast of characters, once the environment tenses, it doesn't give you a chance to relax and takes you on one wild ride after another.
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Rudra's character which even though goes through a development over the short span of time and while I understand he's still young and inexperienced in a lot of ways, I wasn't impressed with him as the central character. I would've enjoyed the book more had he been a tad bit stronger and sure of himself.
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The writing is simple, clear and fluid. It is also very concise and I don't remember coming across unwanted sentences or descriptions anywhere—something which I always appreciate.
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The book didn't blow me away but it did keep me guessing and semi-curious throughout. I certainly appreciate the vivid imagination of the author and the way he has amalgamated historical and mythological elements.
And if the aforementioned jumble of words sounds like something you enjoy in a book, do give it a chance!
May 9, 2020
The story starts with what happened after the Epic battle between Rama and Ravana. It combines the concept from Ramayana and the British invasion which is a really interesting combination ! That was the first thing that attracted me to the story.
The introduction of Tarikshir in first chapter is very intriguing, and creates enough curiosity in reader's mind to go ahead and read till the end.
After the very impressive prologue the author takes us to completely different time zone of 1826 at devangarh, when the British were trying to bring India under their control. But the Rajput King Ravindra did not give in to British demands, for him freedom was above all. This enraged the British and gave an invitation to the war. In this chaos, the king of Devangarh dies mysteriously and the young Prince Rudra takes over. Later it is discovered that the death of the King wasn't natural, which increases the curiosity.
As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibility of protecting his kingdom from the British army and investigate his father's death, he stumbles upon dark, dangerous secrets that will destroy everything he holds together.
Plot is entertaining, thrilling, and includes lot of twists and the end of the book is unpredictable and unexpected which is the best part. The book touches so many genres and if you are a fan of mythology, history, fantasy, or mystery then I think you would really love it!
The introduction of Tarikshir in first chapter is very intriguing, and creates enough curiosity in reader's mind to go ahead and read till the end.
After the very impressive prologue the author takes us to completely different time zone of 1826 at devangarh, when the British were trying to bring India under their control. But the Rajput King Ravindra did not give in to British demands, for him freedom was above all. This enraged the British and gave an invitation to the war. In this chaos, the king of Devangarh dies mysteriously and the young Prince Rudra takes over. Later it is discovered that the death of the King wasn't natural, which increases the curiosity.
As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibility of protecting his kingdom from the British army and investigate his father's death, he stumbles upon dark, dangerous secrets that will destroy everything he holds together.
Plot is entertaining, thrilling, and includes lot of twists and the end of the book is unpredictable and unexpected which is the best part. The book touches so many genres and if you are a fan of mythology, history, fantasy, or mystery then I think you would really love it!
July 6, 2019
Book Review
Title : Tarikshir The Awakening
Author : Khayaal Patel
The first reason of me choosing this book is because of its title, that draw down me into it. After reading the blurb, I was more happy to find it out that it is a mythological book and opted to spent my time with it. I'm always attracted to mythology and fantasy and this one is a mixture of both.
The story take us back to 1800s, a small princely state in Rajasthan. Sudden death of King of Devangarh changes the scene of state and Rudra Pratap Chauhan, young prince ascent to the throne. He is preparing himself to fight against Britishers who is trying to conquer their state. We always have heard in our history about wars and conspiracy. Our protangonist believe that his father's death wasn't normal it's a murder. What do you think will he able to succeed to save his state? Will he able to find who is the culprit who killed his father?
To know about it, pick up this wonderful book.
The things I loved in this book.
1. Title is soo attractive, the reason behind my selection is that.
2. A complete mixture of mythology, history and fantasy that keep us hooked to the book.
3. The writing style of author is soo good. We don't get bored after reading the book.
In short I loved the storyline and I would like to give a rating of 4.75/5 for this book.
I would recommend this book for ones who love mythology and fantasy.
Title : Tarikshir The Awakening
Author : Khayaal Patel
The first reason of me choosing this book is because of its title, that draw down me into it. After reading the blurb, I was more happy to find it out that it is a mythological book and opted to spent my time with it. I'm always attracted to mythology and fantasy and this one is a mixture of both.
The story take us back to 1800s, a small princely state in Rajasthan. Sudden death of King of Devangarh changes the scene of state and Rudra Pratap Chauhan, young prince ascent to the throne. He is preparing himself to fight against Britishers who is trying to conquer their state. We always have heard in our history about wars and conspiracy. Our protangonist believe that his father's death wasn't normal it's a murder. What do you think will he able to succeed to save his state? Will he able to find who is the culprit who killed his father?
To know about it, pick up this wonderful book.
The things I loved in this book.
1. Title is soo attractive, the reason behind my selection is that.
2. A complete mixture of mythology, history and fantasy that keep us hooked to the book.
3. The writing style of author is soo good. We don't get bored after reading the book.
In short I loved the storyline and I would like to give a rating of 4.75/5 for this book.
I would recommend this book for ones who love mythology and fantasy.
September 24, 2018
Tarikshir: The Awakening by Khayaal Patel is a wonderful mix of fantasy, historical fiction and mythology. The book begins in Ravan’s palace where Valikesh, a cowardly vanar obtains a valuable and dangerous gem. The plot then moves on to 1826 where the kingdom of Devangarh, ruled by the Rajputs is under threat from the Britishers. Rudra, the son of Raja Ravindra. We see a lot of clashes between the Rajput family. Pur protagonist, Rudra is torn between being the valiant Rajput fighter that he’s supposed to be and finding more diplomatic solution to problems rather than war. He didn’t enjoy war, but he also didn’t want to impress his father. We see the characters trying not to awaken the evil rakshas Tarikshir.
A lot of elements of the Ramayana are present in the book. The book is action-packed and unpredictable. There are twists and betrayals. The ending especially is full of one surprise after another.
The writing style of the author is flawless. It is fast-paced but still very detailed and descriptive.
I highly enjoyed this book. It is an amazing debut by the author, and I cannot wait to read the sequel. I highly recommend this book.
A lot of elements of the Ramayana are present in the book. The book is action-packed and unpredictable. There are twists and betrayals. The ending especially is full of one surprise after another.
The writing style of the author is flawless. It is fast-paced but still very detailed and descriptive.
I highly enjoyed this book. It is an amazing debut by the author, and I cannot wait to read the sequel. I highly recommend this book.
August 28, 2018
Title: Tarikshir The Awakening
Author: Khayaal Patel
Paperback: 358 pages
Publisher: Westland (20 August 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 938757850X
ISBN-13: 978-9387578500
BLURB
A small princely state in Rajasthan is the last bastion of resistance against the might of the British Empire. While unrest surrounding the sudden death of the king of Devangarh grows, young prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan prepares to ascend the throne.
But the kingdom is in turmoil. The Devangarh army is outnumbered and the British forces are closing in. To make matters worse, Rudra discovers the king’s death may not have been accidental after all. The strange appearance and disappearance of a mysterious hooded stranger and a series of ritualistic murders in which the bodies have been drained of blood, spread panic across the realm.
As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibilities and investigate his father’s death, dark secrets will be uncovered that will disrupt life as he knows it.
REVIEW
Title - Frankly, I did not understand the title then I had to google it for finding the context.
Cover - The cover was amazingly portrayed which has intrigued me and it capitulated my mind and was eye catching. Every bit was made with dedication it felt and looks just perfect.
Plot - When taken a mystery murder thriller in Indian writings, we only think about the regular cliched stories and twists which we all know what's coming in the climax, but surprisingly here, it turned out to be a while different story with new twists which made it amazing.
The content was humongous and quality unlike the other books and the context of places mentioned here was relating with a real story. Every mystery book makes you impatient and so does this one. Another part is been missed after finishing this book.
Characters - One thing I liked the most about the author is his well portraying of the character sketch which made it enchanting and attractive and when in any book real characters are assumed and related, it makes it an interesting read, so here it made it a pom pom!!
Narration - Every minute spent on the book was worth the story and it makes me REGRET-NOT! The well stated sentences and fine formation of story in every aspect made it a masterpiece.
Pace - Though, the book was indeed lengthy but was a quick read since it was a mystery thrill and to go for the climax, the speed was high and made a quick pace.
Language - Easy language and good grammar- that's what makes it a good book.
NOTE:
To all the people who do not like murder mystery or avoids the lengthy thrill books, go for this book once, it will be worth the time/money and will give you a whole lot of a roller coaster experience while reading and living with the story. I recommend this book to each reader and people who relate with literature.
RATING
Cover - 5/5
Title - 3/5
Characters - 4/5
Plot - 4/5
Language - 3/5
Story line - 4/5
Narration - 4/5
Pace - 4/5
Overall - 4/5
I got the book as a part of the review program in Outset from https://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in
Author: Khayaal Patel
Paperback: 358 pages
Publisher: Westland (20 August 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 938757850X
ISBN-13: 978-9387578500
BLURB
A small princely state in Rajasthan is the last bastion of resistance against the might of the British Empire. While unrest surrounding the sudden death of the king of Devangarh grows, young prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan prepares to ascend the throne.
But the kingdom is in turmoil. The Devangarh army is outnumbered and the British forces are closing in. To make matters worse, Rudra discovers the king’s death may not have been accidental after all. The strange appearance and disappearance of a mysterious hooded stranger and a series of ritualistic murders in which the bodies have been drained of blood, spread panic across the realm.
As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibilities and investigate his father’s death, dark secrets will be uncovered that will disrupt life as he knows it.
REVIEW
Title - Frankly, I did not understand the title then I had to google it for finding the context.
Cover - The cover was amazingly portrayed which has intrigued me and it capitulated my mind and was eye catching. Every bit was made with dedication it felt and looks just perfect.
Plot - When taken a mystery murder thriller in Indian writings, we only think about the regular cliched stories and twists which we all know what's coming in the climax, but surprisingly here, it turned out to be a while different story with new twists which made it amazing.
The content was humongous and quality unlike the other books and the context of places mentioned here was relating with a real story. Every mystery book makes you impatient and so does this one. Another part is been missed after finishing this book.
Characters - One thing I liked the most about the author is his well portraying of the character sketch which made it enchanting and attractive and when in any book real characters are assumed and related, it makes it an interesting read, so here it made it a pom pom!!
Narration - Every minute spent on the book was worth the story and it makes me REGRET-NOT! The well stated sentences and fine formation of story in every aspect made it a masterpiece.
Pace - Though, the book was indeed lengthy but was a quick read since it was a mystery thrill and to go for the climax, the speed was high and made a quick pace.
Language - Easy language and good grammar- that's what makes it a good book.
NOTE:
To all the people who do not like murder mystery or avoids the lengthy thrill books, go for this book once, it will be worth the time/money and will give you a whole lot of a roller coaster experience while reading and living with the story. I recommend this book to each reader and people who relate with literature.
RATING
Cover - 5/5
Title - 3/5
Characters - 4/5
Plot - 4/5
Language - 3/5
Story line - 4/5
Narration - 4/5
Pace - 4/5
Overall - 4/5
I got the book as a part of the review program in Outset from https://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in
May 22, 2019
Rudra Pratap Chauhan, prince of Devangarh state in Rajasthan, in the times of rise of British empire finds himself battling not only his idealogies of peace and war but also unknowm paranormal forces of immense power.
The book although slow at the outset picks up pace after Rudra s father the King, Raja Ravindra decides to rebuke peace plans with the British head in the region Walken and is then apparently killed with his dutiful bodyguard Bikram in an accident.
Rudra is hastily crowned Raja and his old Chinese mentor Shen Zhou reveals to him that the Raja might have been murdered. Hapless Rudra sets about investigating it only to stumble upon greater secrets of Sons of Hanuman through his Grandfather s Raja Duryodhan's Journals.
The book will ruin your predictability at all points and in twists will answer your questions about not only who is the Tarikshir but also its tale linked to our great Epic The Ramayana.
In the process of the story, Rudra will lose his mother, the Rani too, as well as Shen Zhou and Nafisa, who he obviously develops a crush against.
However, the biggest revelation will be the person trying to raise Tarikshir to gain power surpassable to Gods!
It will be sad to give away the ending herw, which you can read and find for yourself!
I have enjoyed this page turner, specially I had a question why ba yaani, why such a character, the author @kyakhayaalhaiaapka answers it perfectly, I think he has left no loopholes in the story, there are perfect ends to it with great openings for the sequel as the Disciple and The Son of Hanuman both survive and remain to combat the return of the king!
The book is divided into chapters, is creatively very vivid!
Only a few minor complaints, just to be strict! The prologue with Valikesh is a bit to long and the book as a whole is a tad bit long! Also dear author, I wish you had left Nafisa alive, after all ,Rudra had already lost a lot! 4.25/5* stars for me
The book although slow at the outset picks up pace after Rudra s father the King, Raja Ravindra decides to rebuke peace plans with the British head in the region Walken and is then apparently killed with his dutiful bodyguard Bikram in an accident.
Rudra is hastily crowned Raja and his old Chinese mentor Shen Zhou reveals to him that the Raja might have been murdered. Hapless Rudra sets about investigating it only to stumble upon greater secrets of Sons of Hanuman through his Grandfather s Raja Duryodhan's Journals.
The book will ruin your predictability at all points and in twists will answer your questions about not only who is the Tarikshir but also its tale linked to our great Epic The Ramayana.
In the process of the story, Rudra will lose his mother, the Rani too, as well as Shen Zhou and Nafisa, who he obviously develops a crush against.
However, the biggest revelation will be the person trying to raise Tarikshir to gain power surpassable to Gods!
It will be sad to give away the ending herw, which you can read and find for yourself!
I have enjoyed this page turner, specially I had a question why ba yaani, why such a character, the author @kyakhayaalhaiaapka answers it perfectly, I think he has left no loopholes in the story, there are perfect ends to it with great openings for the sequel as the Disciple and The Son of Hanuman both survive and remain to combat the return of the king!
The book is divided into chapters, is creatively very vivid!
Only a few minor complaints, just to be strict! The prologue with Valikesh is a bit to long and the book as a whole is a tad bit long! Also dear author, I wish you had left Nafisa alive, after all ,Rudra had already lost a lot! 4.25/5* stars for me
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 13, 2019
Tarikshir by Khayaal Patel is a fantastical take on the world of Indian Mythology. The author has taken the mythology of Ramayana and Lord Hanuman and has blended fantastical elements to create this story.
The thing I love about mythological fiction is that it holds many strange adventures and throughout the journey gives the reader an insight into the vastness of mythology.
The story is set in the 19th century when the British troops have already settled in India, which I feel makes the reader connect to the narrative immediately, as it talks about a time period not unknown to us. I got hooked to it from the prologue itself. I was at the edge of the seat almost from the beginning to the end.
We get to know a lot of back story about who or what Tarikshir is and why, after all these centuries, its threat is looming over the kingdom of Devangarh.
The story introduces the reader to some mythological creatures, which is very fascinating to read. I loved how mythology was continuously blending with our world, that too into the late Modern Period! The book also features some supernatural interference, including a Zombie Apocalypse!! I absolutely loved that part because not every day you get to read a book featuring the walking dead!
Overall, this story us a package of mythology, myths, urban legends, family dynamics, struggle for power, supernatural occurrences, and many more! It promises some unexpected plot twists, and be prepared for some gruesome murders and heartbreaks. Even though it felt a bit slow at the beginning, it gained pace after a few pages, and from there on, it was a roller coaster of emotions and adventures.
The narrative is smooth, the language is beautiful and the character development is appreciative. The story ends in a major cliffhanger and I am now eagerly waiting for the sequel to come out.
If you are a lover of mythology-based fantasy and supernatural adventures like me, you will definitely want to pick this book up.
The thing I love about mythological fiction is that it holds many strange adventures and throughout the journey gives the reader an insight into the vastness of mythology.
The story is set in the 19th century when the British troops have already settled in India, which I feel makes the reader connect to the narrative immediately, as it talks about a time period not unknown to us. I got hooked to it from the prologue itself. I was at the edge of the seat almost from the beginning to the end.
We get to know a lot of back story about who or what Tarikshir is and why, after all these centuries, its threat is looming over the kingdom of Devangarh.
The story introduces the reader to some mythological creatures, which is very fascinating to read. I loved how mythology was continuously blending with our world, that too into the late Modern Period! The book also features some supernatural interference, including a Zombie Apocalypse!! I absolutely loved that part because not every day you get to read a book featuring the walking dead!
Overall, this story us a package of mythology, myths, urban legends, family dynamics, struggle for power, supernatural occurrences, and many more! It promises some unexpected plot twists, and be prepared for some gruesome murders and heartbreaks. Even though it felt a bit slow at the beginning, it gained pace after a few pages, and from there on, it was a roller coaster of emotions and adventures.
The narrative is smooth, the language is beautiful and the character development is appreciative. The story ends in a major cliffhanger and I am now eagerly waiting for the sequel to come out.
If you are a lover of mythology-based fantasy and supernatural adventures like me, you will definitely want to pick this book up.
September 10, 2018
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Never expected this book to turn out to be such an interesting and incredible fantasy fiction. First of all, let me start with the plot. The book being based on something so fictional, while reading it, I constantly felt that this might be real. The author has beautifully crafted a world of demons and hidden powers surrounding the story of Ramayana, that it actually became difficult for me to realise that the book's story has nothing to do with Valmiki's epic, Ramayana.
Second comes the thrill. The book is a page turner. Well, not the whole book, but the second half of the book sure is.
The third aspect of the book that I liked are the characters. There are lots of characters in the book, it being a history based fantasy fiction, and each of them has their own individuality.
Now coming to the writing style of the book. It was perfect. It was plain perfect and I have no words to describe how mature it is. Readers do understand differences in between books which have been written by authors who have been writing for years and years and books which have been written by authors who just stepped into an author's shoes. Khayaal Patel's book belongs to the first category even though he's not. I don't want to compare the author with other authors but honestly speaking, if I read this book without knowing the author's name I would have easily thought that the author would be Amish or Ashwin Sanghi. The writing style and the vocabulary used in the book is beneficial to us readers. It is simply amazing how professionally the author blended strong words and yet managed to make the book a simple read.
Never expected this book to turn out to be such an interesting and incredible fantasy fiction. First of all, let me start with the plot. The book being based on something so fictional, while reading it, I constantly felt that this might be real. The author has beautifully crafted a world of demons and hidden powers surrounding the story of Ramayana, that it actually became difficult for me to realise that the book's story has nothing to do with Valmiki's epic, Ramayana.
Second comes the thrill. The book is a page turner. Well, not the whole book, but the second half of the book sure is.
The third aspect of the book that I liked are the characters. There are lots of characters in the book, it being a history based fantasy fiction, and each of them has their own individuality.
Now coming to the writing style of the book. It was perfect. It was plain perfect and I have no words to describe how mature it is. Readers do understand differences in between books which have been written by authors who have been writing for years and years and books which have been written by authors who just stepped into an author's shoes. Khayaal Patel's book belongs to the first category even though he's not. I don't want to compare the author with other authors but honestly speaking, if I read this book without knowing the author's name I would have easily thought that the author would be Amish or Ashwin Sanghi. The writing style and the vocabulary used in the book is beneficial to us readers. It is simply amazing how professionally the author blended strong words and yet managed to make the book a simple read.
August 21, 2020
I am pleasantly surprised by how even after the mingling of numerous genres the story succeeded in holding my attention throughout.
Its a Story of Rudra Pratap Chauhan,the Prince (later King) of Rajasthan, whose kingdom is in turmoil for more reasons than 1 can comprehend. He has to save himself from his own negative emotions, his kingdom from British army & the world from danger that is closer than he thought.
What I liked best:-
• The fresh experiment of merging various genres.
• A strong women lead. It was refreshing to read about a lady Disciple of Hanuman.
• Gradual shift in plot setting Complimented the pacy narrative hence maintained the balance.
• The mystery of Tamingila, Trishul& Tarikshir was well plotted.
• Some characters though small leave their mark& thats appreciable.
• Succeeds in maintaining interest throughout the story.
What could have been better:-
• Relationship development of some characters eg. Rudra & Shamsher Singh .
I personally felt the later deserved better.
• So many twists & turns in the later half of the story made it hard to keep up with everything that was going on. There was a time when everything was so chaotic it became hard to breathe.
Overall I enjoyed the book. Its a thrilling 1 time read. People who can't decide which genre to pick next & would be interested in reading about Rajput pride & courage can go for 'Tarikshir, the Awakening'.
Its a Story of Rudra Pratap Chauhan,the Prince (later King) of Rajasthan, whose kingdom is in turmoil for more reasons than 1 can comprehend. He has to save himself from his own negative emotions, his kingdom from British army & the world from danger that is closer than he thought.
What I liked best:-
• The fresh experiment of merging various genres.
• A strong women lead. It was refreshing to read about a lady Disciple of Hanuman.
• Gradual shift in plot setting Complimented the pacy narrative hence maintained the balance.
• The mystery of Tamingila, Trishul& Tarikshir was well plotted.
• Some characters though small leave their mark& thats appreciable.
• Succeeds in maintaining interest throughout the story.
What could have been better:-
• Relationship development of some characters eg. Rudra & Shamsher Singh .
I personally felt the later deserved better.
• So many twists & turns in the later half of the story made it hard to keep up with everything that was going on. There was a time when everything was so chaotic it became hard to breathe.
Overall I enjoyed the book. Its a thrilling 1 time read. People who can't decide which genre to pick next & would be interested in reading about Rajput pride & courage can go for 'Tarikshir, the Awakening'.
August 25, 2020
All the good books have one thing in common, to keep the readers immersed in the story, and this book, fits the aforementioned criteria perfectly. Not even for an instance, did I feel like putting the book down. Personally, mythology is my all time favourite genre. So, the way, the author connected the Indian epic of Ramayana with the story, makes it a really exciting read. This is a kind of a book where you cannot stop turning over the pages. This story made my heart race as there are so many mysteries unsolved. All the characters are written in-depth and the author has to be applauded for all the valuable research that he has done for this book.
Every aspect of the story is woven together perfectly, especially the parts depicting violence and paranormal activities, such that it is bound to give you goosebumps and at the same time crave for more such situations. The author has a really good hold over English language, such that every page of the book can be pictured in your mind, which makes the story even more memorable. The way the paranormal events takes place, it will definitely make you jump from your seat; the constant excitement felt is just indescribable. The author knows very well on how to tap on its readers’ fears. There are many moments in the books, which will make you gasp and leaves you surprised.
Overall, the language is quite simple but I won’t recommend this to someone who is not well acquainted with the genres of historical fiction or Indian mythology. If you love reading cross genres between history and mythology, topped with thrilling and horrific situations in between, then believe me, this is a book for you. You should definitely give this book a read, to introduce some thrill in your life!
Every aspect of the story is woven together perfectly, especially the parts depicting violence and paranormal activities, such that it is bound to give you goosebumps and at the same time crave for more such situations. The author has a really good hold over English language, such that every page of the book can be pictured in your mind, which makes the story even more memorable. The way the paranormal events takes place, it will definitely make you jump from your seat; the constant excitement felt is just indescribable. The author knows very well on how to tap on its readers’ fears. There are many moments in the books, which will make you gasp and leaves you surprised.
Overall, the language is quite simple but I won’t recommend this to someone who is not well acquainted with the genres of historical fiction or Indian mythology. If you love reading cross genres between history and mythology, topped with thrilling and horrific situations in between, then believe me, this is a book for you. You should definitely give this book a read, to introduce some thrill in your life!
July 27, 2019
Reading this book was an amazing experience. Tarikshir was a book I wanted to read since a long time. At least two of my close friends read this book and told me it is a must read book for me. It's a blessing to have loving friends to suggest good books.
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The story is all about a kingdom which is unwilling to surrender to the British. Rudra becomes the ruler in the sudden turn of events and the story that follows is about him unveiling the mystery of Tarikshir which has power to destroy the whole world. It is necessarily a fight between the good and the evil with many lessons to learn.
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The book is a blend of mythology, fantasy and all such things as I felt it. The writing style is just awesome and I can't tell enough of that. The story is well written and the plot is very engaging. I could feel the incidents happening in front of my eyes as I read through it. Towards the end of the book I could feel myself lost in the pages. The thrill is maintained well till the end. I am eagerly waiting for a sequel as my friends also are.
Go for reading the book if you like reading mythology and fantasy.
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The story is all about a kingdom which is unwilling to surrender to the British. Rudra becomes the ruler in the sudden turn of events and the story that follows is about him unveiling the mystery of Tarikshir which has power to destroy the whole world. It is necessarily a fight between the good and the evil with many lessons to learn.
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The book is a blend of mythology, fantasy and all such things as I felt it. The writing style is just awesome and I can't tell enough of that. The story is well written and the plot is very engaging. I could feel the incidents happening in front of my eyes as I read through it. Towards the end of the book I could feel myself lost in the pages. The thrill is maintained well till the end. I am eagerly waiting for a sequel as my friends also are.
Go for reading the book if you like reading mythology and fantasy.
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August 26, 2020
❇Not attempting the task due to fear of failure is worse than failure itself - Khayaal Patel
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☠Rudra Pratap Chauhan, the young Prince of Devagarh, a princely state in Rajasthan, ascends to the throne after his father's mysterious death. Later, he suspects his father's demise and goes on investigating for the murderer. He experiences evil happenings and starts unraveling the hidden dark secrets of Tarikshir. Initially, I thought the book cover was a skull...Yes! It's a skull but it holds a secret to it and I was surprised after knowing it. I don't want to give away too much for the plot details.
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☠The book was riveting with multitude of mythological elements, historical fiction, paranormal encounters and thriller cloaked together. It does have a lot of twists that kept me engrossed throughout. The writing style was excellent with fine vocabulary and flowy pace. I have had an amazing reading experience with it from the prologue till the end.
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❇An amazing page turner and I recommend everyone to go for this book if you love mythology with historical touch of thriller!
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☠Rudra Pratap Chauhan, the young Prince of Devagarh, a princely state in Rajasthan, ascends to the throne after his father's mysterious death. Later, he suspects his father's demise and goes on investigating for the murderer. He experiences evil happenings and starts unraveling the hidden dark secrets of Tarikshir. Initially, I thought the book cover was a skull...Yes! It's a skull but it holds a secret to it and I was surprised after knowing it. I don't want to give away too much for the plot details.
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☠The book was riveting with multitude of mythological elements, historical fiction, paranormal encounters and thriller cloaked together. It does have a lot of twists that kept me engrossed throughout. The writing style was excellent with fine vocabulary and flowy pace. I have had an amazing reading experience with it from the prologue till the end.
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❇An amazing page turner and I recommend everyone to go for this book if you love mythology with historical touch of thriller!
March 3, 2021
Tarikshir: The Awakening
by Khayaal Patel
Published by Westland publications
' No man's action depends on that of another'— Hanuman
The book starts with the end of the war between Ram and Ravan and after a scene it takes us to 1826 where Devangarh's young prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan is preparing for a war against the Britishers.
Author has connected two Eras in his novel, one which is of Ramayana Period and another which is of the beginning of British rule in India and Author has done a fantastic job in describing events from both times and connecting them without any loopholes. Tarikshir is the name of a Demon who resides in the castle of Ravana - The Demon King from Ramayana times.
There are total twenty - three chapters. The title goes perfectly with the content. The chapters are perfectly linked to each other. Author has described and developed all characters very well. Book is a blend of mythological and historical fiction. It is an page turner, which will keep you hooked till last page.
Definitely recommended!
by Khayaal Patel
Published by Westland publications
' No man's action depends on that of another'— Hanuman
The book starts with the end of the war between Ram and Ravan and after a scene it takes us to 1826 where Devangarh's young prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan is preparing for a war against the Britishers.
Author has connected two Eras in his novel, one which is of Ramayana Period and another which is of the beginning of British rule in India and Author has done a fantastic job in describing events from both times and connecting them without any loopholes. Tarikshir is the name of a Demon who resides in the castle of Ravana - The Demon King from Ramayana times.
There are total twenty - three chapters. The title goes perfectly with the content. The chapters are perfectly linked to each other. Author has described and developed all characters very well. Book is a blend of mythological and historical fiction. It is an page turner, which will keep you hooked till last page.
Definitely recommended!
October 31, 2018
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'Tarikshir: The Awakening' by Khaayal Patel is an amalgamation of genres- mythology, historical fiction, fantasy which makes the book absolutely phenomenal. The story starts with an avaricious monkey Valikesh who managed to survive the war between Lord Ram and Ravan's army, has come to explore the ruins of the Palace of Ravan in search of treasure. It is here that we get a fleeting glimpse of the evil creature 'tarikshir'.
The plot then shifts to the year of 1826, where we see a kingdom called Devangarh is preparing for a war against the British army. We are then introduced to the main protagonist of the story, the young prince of Devangarh, Rudra Pratap Chauhan, who is preparing to ascend the throne after his father's sudden death. He then sets upon a path to unfold the mystery behind his father's death and also the other deaths happening within his kingdom.
The writing style of the author was indeed brilliant. It just doesn't seem like a debut work! The language was very neat and crisp and the vocabulary used by the author was quite remarkable. The narration was fast paced, intriguing and it keeps you hooked right from the very beginning. The story has got everything- action, romance, fantasy, mythology and at times I found myself wondering whether the story was real or fiction!
All in all, 'Tarikshir: The Awakening' is an absolute page-turner. And I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!
https://storyofabooknerd.blogspot.com...
'Tarikshir: The Awakening' by Khaayal Patel is an amalgamation of genres- mythology, historical fiction, fantasy which makes the book absolutely phenomenal. The story starts with an avaricious monkey Valikesh who managed to survive the war between Lord Ram and Ravan's army, has come to explore the ruins of the Palace of Ravan in search of treasure. It is here that we get a fleeting glimpse of the evil creature 'tarikshir'.
The plot then shifts to the year of 1826, where we see a kingdom called Devangarh is preparing for a war against the British army. We are then introduced to the main protagonist of the story, the young prince of Devangarh, Rudra Pratap Chauhan, who is preparing to ascend the throne after his father's sudden death. He then sets upon a path to unfold the mystery behind his father's death and also the other deaths happening within his kingdom.
The writing style of the author was indeed brilliant. It just doesn't seem like a debut work! The language was very neat and crisp and the vocabulary used by the author was quite remarkable. The narration was fast paced, intriguing and it keeps you hooked right from the very beginning. The story has got everything- action, romance, fantasy, mythology and at times I found myself wondering whether the story was real or fiction!
All in all, 'Tarikshir: The Awakening' is an absolute page-turner. And I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!
December 28, 2018
I received this book as part of The Book Genie Review Program.
"A little understanding can go a long way. God has given us, his most cherished creature, the ability to feel for others, to feel their pain and joy and the power for us to share ours."
Tarikshir is a fantasy world well crafted by the writer which takes place after the great war between Ram and Ravana, and the time when India was being colonized by the British. The very beginning of the book is so interesting that you get hooked.
The pace of the book is good and the plot twists are mind blowing. The writer tries to connect many events from the epic Ramayana which makes the book more enjoyable.
The story includes everything you can think of in a book, mythology, horror, suspense, mystery and even the undead.
The character development is gradual and in line with the story.
The unexpected climax in the book is truly amazing and makes the story more intriguing. The story ends with a surprise that is very unpredictable.
This book will take you on a journey and you will definitely enjoy the ride. I had a great time reading this book and I highly recommend it to all the fantasy lovers.
"A little understanding can go a long way. God has given us, his most cherished creature, the ability to feel for others, to feel their pain and joy and the power for us to share ours."
Tarikshir is a fantasy world well crafted by the writer which takes place after the great war between Ram and Ravana, and the time when India was being colonized by the British. The very beginning of the book is so interesting that you get hooked.
The pace of the book is good and the plot twists are mind blowing. The writer tries to connect many events from the epic Ramayana which makes the book more enjoyable.
The story includes everything you can think of in a book, mythology, horror, suspense, mystery and even the undead.
The character development is gradual and in line with the story.
The unexpected climax in the book is truly amazing and makes the story more intriguing. The story ends with a surprise that is very unpredictable.
This book will take you on a journey and you will definitely enjoy the ride. I had a great time reading this book and I highly recommend it to all the fantasy lovers.
May 28, 2020
The story follows the prince of Devgarh, Rudra who is now crowned as the king after his father's demise. While trying to navigate through the responsibilities of the kingdom, he learns certain things that would oddly explain the things that has been happening. As his turmoil and suspicion grows so does the mystery of the uncertainty which hangs like the sword of Damocles.
The book had a backstory which was essentially a build up to the main narration. I'd recommend going into the book without knowing much because Tarikshir is a book that feasts on the reader's imagination because each event in the book reflects the mounting mystery. The cover of the book definitely made sense as I stated reading. Another thing that capture my attention was the mythological element. It was retained throughout the book as there are a lot of things that happens and I specifically left those portions because I believe there are potentially deemed as spoilers.
I was absolutely fascinated with the storyline. The characters were well developed and it was amazing to see secrets unravel in a curious chain of events.
The book had a backstory which was essentially a build up to the main narration. I'd recommend going into the book without knowing much because Tarikshir is a book that feasts on the reader's imagination because each event in the book reflects the mounting mystery. The cover of the book definitely made sense as I stated reading. Another thing that capture my attention was the mythological element. It was retained throughout the book as there are a lot of things that happens and I specifically left those portions because I believe there are potentially deemed as spoilers.
I was absolutely fascinated with the storyline. The characters were well developed and it was amazing to see secrets unravel in a curious chain of events.
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