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The Greatest Game
Ever since humans became self-aware, we have struggled to find the meaning of life. The price we paid for becoming intelligent was to become painfully ignorant of the difference between good and evil. Adi, a 10-year-old boy, works together with two old philosophers as they try to unravel the prophecy of a promised King. With insatiable curiosity, Adi must work with the wise men as they rationalize with each other on why and how humans became intelligent. Together they attempt to answer some of the most profound questions related to existence. Does evolution end with human beings or is there an ‘Overman’ who can reach evolution’s pinnacle? Will this Overman be able to define values for humankind? Centuries later a young boy promises his mother that he will always uphold the love that she has taught him. It is a promise that drowns him in the nectar of the gods. Krish grows up to be an engineer and joins a team of scientists as they try to create artificial consciousness in a machine. Krish soon realizes that he has a bigger fight on his hands. A fight to preserve love in a desolate world. His quest for true love ultimately leads him down a path where he comes face to face with a fearsome snake delivering a kiss of death. Humans have come a long way by questioning the nature of objects around us and pushing the limits of our intelligence, but it’s now time that we ask the greatest question when does intelligence transcend to become consciousness?
175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 14, 2021
About the author
Greg Rajaram
1 book9 followersGreg Rajaram is a writer, engineer and author of The Greatest Game.
Greg is an engineer by profession and has worked for leading companies in the field of artificial intelligence and software consulting. His experience in the field of artificial intelligence inspired him to write a book that could serve as a blueprint for evoking consciousness in a machine.
He has always been passionate about writing and has served on the editorial board of the VTU university magazine.
Greg was born and raised in Bangalore, India. He currently resides in Toronto, Canada and spends his summers hiking across the Bruce Trail. His passions include science fiction movies, playing cricket and reading books.
Greg is an engineer by profession and has worked for leading companies in the field of artificial intelligence and software consulting. His experience in the field of artificial intelligence inspired him to write a book that could serve as a blueprint for evoking consciousness in a machine.
He has always been passionate about writing and has served on the editorial board of the VTU university magazine.
Greg was born and raised in Bangalore, India. He currently resides in Toronto, Canada and spends his summers hiking across the Bruce Trail. His passions include science fiction movies, playing cricket and reading books.
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May 25, 2021
The Greatest Game by Greg Rajaram is a philosophical read with complex characters and plotline that will leave you introspecting about life and everything else in its wake.
This book a very fresh take on a concept well-loved and widely accepted therefore it was very interesting to read this book. I liked the author's narrative style and the fact that the book was layered with complexity, intrigue and knowledge very well. I also liked the characterisation as they were all well-developed and rounded characters.
I'd recommend this book to all readers, especially to readers of philosophical fiction.
You can also read this review on www.thereadingbud.com
This book a very fresh take on a concept well-loved and widely accepted therefore it was very interesting to read this book. I liked the author's narrative style and the fact that the book was layered with complexity, intrigue and knowledge very well. I also liked the characterisation as they were all well-developed and rounded characters.
I'd recommend this book to all readers, especially to readers of philosophical fiction.
You can also read this review on www.thereadingbud.com
June 29, 2021
Title - The Greatest Game
Author - Greg Rajaram
Genre - philosophy /human evolution
Pages - 175
Format - kindle
'The Greatest Game' by Greg Rajaram has two parts. 1st part has 17 chapters and revolves around a 10 years old boy Adi and two old philosopher. They try to unravel the prophecy of a promised king.
2nd part has 33 chapters and revolves around Krish, an engineer. He is working on artificial intelligence. He is fighting between his work and love life.
Read the book to know more about their stories.
The cover of the book is aptly designed and the title of the book is totally relevant to the content. The plot of the story is interesting, engaging and unique. It is a perfect blend of philosophy, mythology, love, human evolution, human intelligence and self awareness. The author has narrated all the stories very well. The facts given in the book is quite accurate. The language used is simple and lucid. Characters are well developed and described by the author.
The flow of the book is fast paced but you have to read this slowly to grasp it fully as it is a philosophical read.
Overall, an insightful read.
Rating - 4.4/5
I recommend this book to all.
Author - Greg Rajaram
Genre - philosophy /human evolution
Pages - 175
Format - kindle
'The Greatest Game' by Greg Rajaram has two parts. 1st part has 17 chapters and revolves around a 10 years old boy Adi and two old philosopher. They try to unravel the prophecy of a promised king.
2nd part has 33 chapters and revolves around Krish, an engineer. He is working on artificial intelligence. He is fighting between his work and love life.
Read the book to know more about their stories.
The cover of the book is aptly designed and the title of the book is totally relevant to the content. The plot of the story is interesting, engaging and unique. It is a perfect blend of philosophy, mythology, love, human evolution, human intelligence and self awareness. The author has narrated all the stories very well. The facts given in the book is quite accurate. The language used is simple and lucid. Characters are well developed and described by the author.
The flow of the book is fast paced but you have to read this slowly to grasp it fully as it is a philosophical read.
Overall, an insightful read.
Rating - 4.4/5
I recommend this book to all.
December 11, 2021
A philosophical drama with a plethora of questions that every human would have come across at least once in their lifetime.
Read my full review here: https://wp.me/p6XQyB-3iU
My rating: 4.4/5
Divided into two parts, this book tells interwoven tales about various characters. The first part is about the yesteryears, whereas the second part is a contemporary (or rather dystopian) tale. While both are different in their setting and narrative, the underlying messages are similar and inspiring.
What I liked about the book:
-> It is a wonderful fictional tale around philosophy and man’s position in the universe.
-> It is a thought-provoking and compelling read. In its own way, it helps us to understand the relationship between humanity, evolution, and the universe.
-> It is a multi-genre book that will satisfy lovers of all kinds of reading. It fits the definition of almost all genres quite nicely. You can find mythology, spirituality, history, science, philosophy, ideology, AI and so much more.
What I did not like about the book:
-> The stories need to be read with high concentration. Otherwise one loses the track of the plot. This sometimes takes away the charm of the reading and in fact, becomes complex and confusing.
Quotable quotes:
-> It takes great courage to let go of the people you love.
-> We need to accept what we don't know. There is no point to life without mystery.
-> What is done out of love is always beyond good and evil.
-> Only art will allow you to get as close to the truth as possible.
-> Music has the power to bring people together.
Read my full review here: https://wp.me/p6XQyB-3iU
My rating: 4.4/5
Divided into two parts, this book tells interwoven tales about various characters. The first part is about the yesteryears, whereas the second part is a contemporary (or rather dystopian) tale. While both are different in their setting and narrative, the underlying messages are similar and inspiring.
What I liked about the book:
-> It is a wonderful fictional tale around philosophy and man’s position in the universe.
-> It is a thought-provoking and compelling read. In its own way, it helps us to understand the relationship between humanity, evolution, and the universe.
-> It is a multi-genre book that will satisfy lovers of all kinds of reading. It fits the definition of almost all genres quite nicely. You can find mythology, spirituality, history, science, philosophy, ideology, AI and so much more.
What I did not like about the book:
-> The stories need to be read with high concentration. Otherwise one loses the track of the plot. This sometimes takes away the charm of the reading and in fact, becomes complex and confusing.
Quotable quotes:
-> It takes great courage to let go of the people you love.
-> We need to accept what we don't know. There is no point to life without mystery.
-> What is done out of love is always beyond good and evil.
-> Only art will allow you to get as close to the truth as possible.
-> Music has the power to bring people together.
May 10, 2021
A thought provoking novel which revolves around two different timelines covering two different religion/beliefs with one binding point - LOVE!
Here is my review about this wonderful novel which is no less than a Christopher Nolan movie. The only difference is though it may look confusing initially, in the end, you would understand as to what author was trying to convey.
The novel is divided into two books.
Book 1:
The story begins with Devi and Shivaji who gets to eat the forbidden Silver Apple. They give birth to two sons Datha and Vish, While Datha is harsh, Vish was soft hearted. An unforeseen incident happens which makes Shivaji to disown Datha who goes on to become the leader of Surya tribe. Shakuni succeeds him.
Linga, who was the 3rd son establishes Mathra City. There was a default understanding that the mighty Surya empire will not attack Mathra city. However this promise is broken.
Why was it broken?
Then comes Matsya who is the grandfather of Adi. There were some real interesting converstaion between these two and Rudhra, the friend of Matsya.
I loved few lines in particular in Book 1 which I have given it as it is:
““When the first man and woman ate the fruit of knowledge, they inherited the intelligence of the Gods but it came at a terrible cost.” “What cost is that?” asked Adi, mesmerized by Matsya’s train of thought. “The paradox of choice. Being able to think for ourselves made us intelligent, but it also caused us to define our own values. And we’re lost in the deep dark depths of the ocean in trying to decide between what’s right and what’s wrong.””
Women are attracted to intelligence. But how you deliver the message is equally important. How you say something is as important as what you say. In other words, women are attracted to the energy you transmit by combining words and body language.”
Now, let us move on to Book 2:
This too has many characters and as a matter of habit, I make a note of all the names to avoid confusion. This story has few names like Friedrich, Louie before moving on to Venki and Maya. Krish is their son.
While book 1 happens during the historical period when the fire was discovered, this story happens wherein Diraj, the boss of Krish and founder of Cittar Technologies, tries to build Avatara which is capable of having "Artificial Consciousness".
Something was amiss most of the time, making them to taste the failure. Though they had the best of the minds who excelled in various fields like astro physics, bio chemistry, mathematics and other domain/subjects, they could not add that particular element to invoke Avatara.
Krish who was in love with Simran during their adolescent age was not reciprocated with his unconditional love when he approaches her again after being placed in Cittar.
This makes Krish to introspect where he meets some of the bright minds and on one such instance poses a question
Did Krish manage to win in his quest - of Love and invoking Avatara?
Read this amazing novel which would make you dive deep into various thoughts which is not only powerful but an enlightening one.
Here is my review about this wonderful novel which is no less than a Christopher Nolan movie. The only difference is though it may look confusing initially, in the end, you would understand as to what author was trying to convey.
The novel is divided into two books.
Book 1:
The story begins with Devi and Shivaji who gets to eat the forbidden Silver Apple. They give birth to two sons Datha and Vish, While Datha is harsh, Vish was soft hearted. An unforeseen incident happens which makes Shivaji to disown Datha who goes on to become the leader of Surya tribe. Shakuni succeeds him.
Linga, who was the 3rd son establishes Mathra City. There was a default understanding that the mighty Surya empire will not attack Mathra city. However this promise is broken.
Why was it broken?
Then comes Matsya who is the grandfather of Adi. There were some real interesting converstaion between these two and Rudhra, the friend of Matsya.
I loved few lines in particular in Book 1 which I have given it as it is:
““When the first man and woman ate the fruit of knowledge, they inherited the intelligence of the Gods but it came at a terrible cost.” “What cost is that?” asked Adi, mesmerized by Matsya’s train of thought. “The paradox of choice. Being able to think for ourselves made us intelligent, but it also caused us to define our own values. And we’re lost in the deep dark depths of the ocean in trying to decide between what’s right and what’s wrong.””
Women are attracted to intelligence. But how you deliver the message is equally important. How you say something is as important as what you say. In other words, women are attracted to the energy you transmit by combining words and body language.”
Now, let us move on to Book 2:
This too has many characters and as a matter of habit, I make a note of all the names to avoid confusion. This story has few names like Friedrich, Louie before moving on to Venki and Maya. Krish is their son.
While book 1 happens during the historical period when the fire was discovered, this story happens wherein Diraj, the boss of Krish and founder of Cittar Technologies, tries to build Avatara which is capable of having "Artificial Consciousness".
Something was amiss most of the time, making them to taste the failure. Though they had the best of the minds who excelled in various fields like astro physics, bio chemistry, mathematics and other domain/subjects, they could not add that particular element to invoke Avatara.
Krish who was in love with Simran during their adolescent age was not reciprocated with his unconditional love when he approaches her again after being placed in Cittar.
This makes Krish to introspect where he meets some of the bright minds and on one such instance poses a question
Did Krish manage to win in his quest - of Love and invoking Avatara?
Read this amazing novel which would make you dive deep into various thoughts which is not only powerful but an enlightening one.
July 13, 2021
Recently,I found this book on Amazon and after reading ifs blurb,I was quite curious about the book.So,I picked this up!
The story starts with the introduction of Devi and Shivaji.They eat Silver apple and by eating it,they were blessed with two sons-Datha and Vish. Datha was a tough boy with a strong attitude and persona whereas Vish was totally opposite to Datha.Vish was a boy with the soft heart and calm persona.
A twist comes because of which,Shivaji disowns Datha.Datha then sacrifices his home and starts a journey towards 'The surya empire'.
The major story plot starts after the Datha's sacrifice. The story doesn't end here.The plot had a second part which revolves around the character of Krish.He studies engineering and becomes a scientist.
How both the story lines are interconnected?
How both of them are connected?
What happens to Datha?
Why Shiva abondons Datha?
Get the answers of these questions by reading the book.
My go with this read:
The plot was something new and creative.I don't remember last time when I had read such type of story.The book is affordable for everyone.
The language in which it is written is very simple.Anyone even a beginner can read the book easily.The book had something very interesting.
The language is lucid.The plot is engaging.The story kept me hooked till last.
The way in which the author has narrated the story is commendable.
The title of the book is apt for the plot.The cover of the book is intriguing and interesting.
A wonderful story is waiting for you.Grab it fast!
The story starts with the introduction of Devi and Shivaji.They eat Silver apple and by eating it,they were blessed with two sons-Datha and Vish. Datha was a tough boy with a strong attitude and persona whereas Vish was totally opposite to Datha.Vish was a boy with the soft heart and calm persona.
A twist comes because of which,Shivaji disowns Datha.Datha then sacrifices his home and starts a journey towards 'The surya empire'.
The major story plot starts after the Datha's sacrifice. The story doesn't end here.The plot had a second part which revolves around the character of Krish.He studies engineering and becomes a scientist.
How both the story lines are interconnected?
How both of them are connected?
What happens to Datha?
Why Shiva abondons Datha?
Get the answers of these questions by reading the book.
My go with this read:
The plot was something new and creative.I don't remember last time when I had read such type of story.The book is affordable for everyone.
The language in which it is written is very simple.Anyone even a beginner can read the book easily.The book had something very interesting.
The language is lucid.The plot is engaging.The story kept me hooked till last.
The way in which the author has narrated the story is commendable.
The title of the book is apt for the plot.The cover of the book is intriguing and interesting.
A wonderful story is waiting for you.Grab it fast!
June 19, 2021
The story in itself is only some straightforward contemplations however in the event that you plunge profound into the ideas you become more acquainted with the arrangement of the oddity of time. This is the time-turner from the fiction associating the past with the future making a major circle to make the start, the end. The actual cover will imply you about the excursion at the primary look if you\\\'re truly into taking a gander at things in an unexpected way.
This book utilizes some unreasonable highlights —, for example, a ten year old examining a well established prediction with two older scholars — to feature the genuine, the significant, the general. Albeit the past three center words are not outright, they give us a dream of the real world; and that is adequate for us gain proficiency with the contrast between what is acceptable and terrible. Thirdly, the construction. The Best Game has an exceptionally interesting way of portraying the story. Converging different subplots encompassing the ideas of posthumanism, The Best Game endeavors to investigate man's conceivable direction in the field of development.
Strongly prescribed to all perusers, particularly to perusers of philosophical fiction.
This book utilizes some unreasonable highlights —, for example, a ten year old examining a well established prediction with two older scholars — to feature the genuine, the significant, the general. Albeit the past three center words are not outright, they give us a dream of the real world; and that is adequate for us gain proficiency with the contrast between what is acceptable and terrible. Thirdly, the construction. The Best Game has an exceptionally interesting way of portraying the story. Converging different subplots encompassing the ideas of posthumanism, The Best Game endeavors to investigate man's conceivable direction in the field of development.
Strongly prescribed to all perusers, particularly to perusers of philosophical fiction.
June 17, 2021
Ever since humans became self-aware, we have struggled to find the meaning of life. Have we ever been able to find it? Don't know, but in this race man has forgotten the difference between the good and the evil, oh and ever rushing for getting more and more intelligent.
The book cover and the title are quite interesting and might compell a reader to pick this up. This is a philosophical book with a complicated storyline. As depicted on the cover, it is related to the evolution of mankind.
The story features a ten year old boy trying to unravel a prophecy along with two old philosophers. The book talks all about human evolution, the why's and the how's, and its limits. Devi and Shivaji, have been depicted just as Adam and Eve.
It is a difficult topic to understand and comprehend, moreover it leaves the reader thinking for a longer time, having created many more questions in the mind of the reader.
No doubt, the book is interesting, even though rather difficult to understand, and I had to often re-read parts of it, and I took a longer time to finish this one.The book is thought provoking indeed.
The book cover and the title are quite interesting and might compell a reader to pick this up. This is a philosophical book with a complicated storyline. As depicted on the cover, it is related to the evolution of mankind.
The story features a ten year old boy trying to unravel a prophecy along with two old philosophers. The book talks all about human evolution, the why's and the how's, and its limits. Devi and Shivaji, have been depicted just as Adam and Eve.
It is a difficult topic to understand and comprehend, moreover it leaves the reader thinking for a longer time, having created many more questions in the mind of the reader.
No doubt, the book is interesting, even though rather difficult to understand, and I had to often re-read parts of it, and I took a longer time to finish this one.The book is thought provoking indeed.
April 16, 2022
Love ❤,
Noor.
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THE GREATEST GAME
by
Greg Rajaram.
Greg is an engineer by profession and has worked for leading companies in the field of artificial intelligence and software consulting. His experience in the field of artificial intelligence inspired him to write a book that could serve as a blueprint for evoking consciousness in a machine.
Genre: #literaryfiction
168 pgs
Release date: 14/04/2021
It's available to read for free on #kindleunlimited
___
📍The book 📖 promotes the idea that love exists and can be obtained by any human being who seeks to find balance within oneself.
You may find the writing absurd..the story/ chapter may be an ocean of bliss for you or nothing at all, you may not make sense of what the writer is trying to say.
Tbh I loved certain chapters & marked a few to come back to later like The White Elephant. The book is divided into two parts.
Also it takes time to get the hang of it, the writing style & what the author is trying to convey.
It is so philosophical, yet the crux is so simple.. life is indeed simple, if we could let it be that way.. alas.
The author talks about human's greater fear- death & also his greatest temptation- his earthly attachments.
The characters in part 1 are Shivaji & Devi..i could link them to Shivji & Devi..like the creator himself having conversations with his better half.. having forgotten what he made.
The curious nature of a human being, his questions, his zeal to know how the planet Earth was created, the hunger to encompass all knowledge.
He talks about a similar story as Adam & Eve in the chapter, The Silver Apple.. About The Big Bang & The Peepal tree as a source of life.. can knowledge give the courage to face fear? Or can it be cursed? Could it lead to breaking the delicate balance between the masculine & the feminine.. malice the pure love that formed the base of the existence..
The story unfolds to Devi giving birth to Datha & Vish. The hardest of all quest.s is asked.. is it wrong to use intelligence to provide for self? Is it better to be a kind being than being selfish & heartless? Eventually the story leads us into how the pious earth..the existence..was marred with vice
how the simple truth, the pure, pious balance was lost & the human kept on looking & searching for it..forever. Death. Death is the enemy. This story brought me the realisation..about the state of affairs on earth presently.. how we need to go back to our roots..to be how we were, a long time ago, when we were created, in harmony with nature, w/out the zeal to pursue knowledge.. satiated with what all we had..w/out the temptation to have what was forbidden..
All of us have to pay for our sins..The battle was always within. The truth is embedded in ignorance. Book 1 seems like mytho fiction, a beautiful retelling. What makes us human is our ability to choose between our principles. I loved the chapter "The reverse game" In the entire part 1, we humans are waiting for The Pious King to come & save us.
Book 2 was much easier to grasp for me. Infact I began with book 1, left after the 1st chapter, read book 2 & then read the rest of book 1 & i loved each n every chapter. Each chapter had an important life lesson. A very unique take on life indeed. Book 2 talks about the strength of the subconscious mind, the biggest fear of a human being- death. It says, what you feel inside is what matters. Have you ever wondered & asked God, why did you send me to such a cruel world? Well the answer is, "the greatest game is conquered only through love, because the battle was always within." Love & fear are two sides of the same coin. The greatest fear can only be overcome by the greatest love. It continues to talk about finding the balance within as the entire universe is made of a delicate balance of masculine & feminine energies.
This book had my heart as it beautifully weaved the fundamental questions & answers of mankind in a story format.
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Blurb:
Ever since humans became self-aware, we have struggled to find the meaning of life. The price we paid for becoming intelligent was to become painfully ignorant of the difference between good and evil.
Adi, a 10-year-old boy, works together with two old philosophers as they try to unravel the prophecy of a promised King. With insatiable curiosity, Adi must work with the wise men as they rationalize with each other on why and how humans became intelligent. Together they attempt to answer some of the most profound questions related to existence. Does evolution end with human beings or is there an ‘Overman’ who can reach evolution’s pinnacle? Will this Overman be able to define values for humankind?
Centuries later a young boy promises his mother that he will always uphold the love that she has taught him. It is a promise that drowns him in the nectar of the gods. Krish grows up to be an engineer and joins a team of scientists as they try to create artificial consciousness in a machine.
Krish soon realizes that he has a bigger fight on his hands. A fight to preserve love in a desolate world. His quest for true love ultimately leads him down a path where he comes face to face with a fearsome snake delivering a kiss of death.
Humans have come a long way by questioning the nature of objects around us and pushing the limits of our intelligence, but it’s now time that we ask the greatest question yet: when does intelligence transcend to become consciousness?
Noor.
___
THE GREATEST GAME
by
Greg Rajaram.
Greg is an engineer by profession and has worked for leading companies in the field of artificial intelligence and software consulting. His experience in the field of artificial intelligence inspired him to write a book that could serve as a blueprint for evoking consciousness in a machine.
Genre: #literaryfiction
168 pgs
Release date: 14/04/2021
It's available to read for free on #kindleunlimited
___
📍The book 📖 promotes the idea that love exists and can be obtained by any human being who seeks to find balance within oneself.
You may find the writing absurd..the story/ chapter may be an ocean of bliss for you or nothing at all, you may not make sense of what the writer is trying to say.
Tbh I loved certain chapters & marked a few to come back to later like The White Elephant. The book is divided into two parts.
Also it takes time to get the hang of it, the writing style & what the author is trying to convey.
It is so philosophical, yet the crux is so simple.. life is indeed simple, if we could let it be that way.. alas.
The author talks about human's greater fear- death & also his greatest temptation- his earthly attachments.
The characters in part 1 are Shivaji & Devi..i could link them to Shivji & Devi..like the creator himself having conversations with his better half.. having forgotten what he made.
The curious nature of a human being, his questions, his zeal to know how the planet Earth was created, the hunger to encompass all knowledge.
He talks about a similar story as Adam & Eve in the chapter, The Silver Apple.. About The Big Bang & The Peepal tree as a source of life.. can knowledge give the courage to face fear? Or can it be cursed? Could it lead to breaking the delicate balance between the masculine & the feminine.. malice the pure love that formed the base of the existence..
The story unfolds to Devi giving birth to Datha & Vish. The hardest of all quest.s is asked.. is it wrong to use intelligence to provide for self? Is it better to be a kind being than being selfish & heartless? Eventually the story leads us into how the pious earth..the existence..was marred with vice
how the simple truth, the pure, pious balance was lost & the human kept on looking & searching for it..forever. Death. Death is the enemy. This story brought me the realisation..about the state of affairs on earth presently.. how we need to go back to our roots..to be how we were, a long time ago, when we were created, in harmony with nature, w/out the zeal to pursue knowledge.. satiated with what all we had..w/out the temptation to have what was forbidden..
All of us have to pay for our sins..The battle was always within. The truth is embedded in ignorance. Book 1 seems like mytho fiction, a beautiful retelling. What makes us human is our ability to choose between our principles. I loved the chapter "The reverse game" In the entire part 1, we humans are waiting for The Pious King to come & save us.
Book 2 was much easier to grasp for me. Infact I began with book 1, left after the 1st chapter, read book 2 & then read the rest of book 1 & i loved each n every chapter. Each chapter had an important life lesson. A very unique take on life indeed. Book 2 talks about the strength of the subconscious mind, the biggest fear of a human being- death. It says, what you feel inside is what matters. Have you ever wondered & asked God, why did you send me to such a cruel world? Well the answer is, "the greatest game is conquered only through love, because the battle was always within." Love & fear are two sides of the same coin. The greatest fear can only be overcome by the greatest love. It continues to talk about finding the balance within as the entire universe is made of a delicate balance of masculine & feminine energies.
This book had my heart as it beautifully weaved the fundamental questions & answers of mankind in a story format.
____
Blurb:
Ever since humans became self-aware, we have struggled to find the meaning of life. The price we paid for becoming intelligent was to become painfully ignorant of the difference between good and evil.
Adi, a 10-year-old boy, works together with two old philosophers as they try to unravel the prophecy of a promised King. With insatiable curiosity, Adi must work with the wise men as they rationalize with each other on why and how humans became intelligent. Together they attempt to answer some of the most profound questions related to existence. Does evolution end with human beings or is there an ‘Overman’ who can reach evolution’s pinnacle? Will this Overman be able to define values for humankind?
Centuries later a young boy promises his mother that he will always uphold the love that she has taught him. It is a promise that drowns him in the nectar of the gods. Krish grows up to be an engineer and joins a team of scientists as they try to create artificial consciousness in a machine.
Krish soon realizes that he has a bigger fight on his hands. A fight to preserve love in a desolate world. His quest for true love ultimately leads him down a path where he comes face to face with a fearsome snake delivering a kiss of death.
Humans have come a long way by questioning the nature of objects around us and pushing the limits of our intelligence, but it’s now time that we ask the greatest question yet: when does intelligence transcend to become consciousness?
September 21, 2021
Book " The Greatest Game " is a gripping book that takes readers into a bizarre world where reality and illusion are merging at a rapid pace. It's a collection of stories from different eras written by author Greg Rajaram which are full of mythology, history, science, literary fiction, and human evolution.
The box the imaginative stories of a world that resides on when attempts to create AL with consciousness continued and first human could be created. The first part of the book features the family of Shivaji and Devi with stories related to their sons Datha, Vish, and Linga. There was love and morality in the kingdom of Datha and Linga which remained even after them but for some reason, there was war between both states. Now as predicted a hero was to be born to save them from all this.
There are excerpts about Matsya and many others in the first part. Further in the book Shivaji re-incarnates as a child named Krish in a family of Vellore. Now the events ahead are very interesting. Krish is an engineer in a company citta that is developing Al where they are trying to bring consciousness by inducing fear but they are missing something.
The author has beautifully penned down the stories avoiding chaos for the readers. It has engrossing storylines which intrigue the readers to stick to the last. The title of the book is felicitous justifying the plot and theme. The storytelling is solid and functional, with gigantic tableaux serving as center stage for the large-scale conflicts converging.
You just enjoy reading it out of curiosity and the juice. I don't want to send out spoilers. This is an amazing book and I would let people buy their copy and judge.
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The box the imaginative stories of a world that resides on when attempts to create AL with consciousness continued and first human could be created. The first part of the book features the family of Shivaji and Devi with stories related to their sons Datha, Vish, and Linga. There was love and morality in the kingdom of Datha and Linga which remained even after them but for some reason, there was war between both states. Now as predicted a hero was to be born to save them from all this.
There are excerpts about Matsya and many others in the first part. Further in the book Shivaji re-incarnates as a child named Krish in a family of Vellore. Now the events ahead are very interesting. Krish is an engineer in a company citta that is developing Al where they are trying to bring consciousness by inducing fear but they are missing something.
The author has beautifully penned down the stories avoiding chaos for the readers. It has engrossing storylines which intrigue the readers to stick to the last. The title of the book is felicitous justifying the plot and theme. The storytelling is solid and functional, with gigantic tableaux serving as center stage for the large-scale conflicts converging.
You just enjoy reading it out of curiosity and the juice. I don't want to send out spoilers. This is an amazing book and I would let people buy their copy and judge.
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June 28, 2021
The greatest game game is the impeccable book composed by the Greg Rajaram.
It is the unique and intriguing book I have ever read.
The story revolves around the plot of a 19 year old boy who is on probe of an age old prognosis with two elder philosophers.They together work on how human became intelligent.
Then over centuries later a boy named Krish promise her mother to endorse the love she had taught him. Later on he become engineer and work with a team of scientist to generate artificial consciousness in an artificial thing.
Krish soon realises that he has a big fight to deal with. He has to preserve the love in this cruel world. He has to maintain his promise to his mother.
But the his promise to uphold love lead him to a path where he face an fearsome snake who is delivering a kiss of death.
Well to know what happened next you have to grab a copy of this book available on Amazon and then give it a read.
I found the title of the book kinda more intriguing hence i picked this one and alike the title book is also great.
The cover and title both are accurate and interesting. The topic writer had chosen to write is very significant one.
Writing style is grasping and shuffling the readers to finish the book with a desire.
You just admire reading it out of interest and the juiciness.
I don't want to give out spoilers since this is a unique book and I would let people purchase their copy and analyse.
I found the title of the book kinda more fascinating hence i picked this one and alike the title book is additionally great.
The cover and title both are perfect and interesting. the subject author had chosen to put in writing is extremely crucial one.
Writing style is gripping and dragging the readers to complete the book with an urge.
You just enjoy reading it out of curiosity and therefore the juiciness.
I don't want to send spoilers since this can be a brand new book and that i would let people buy their copy and judge.
I found the title of the book kinda more intriguing hence i picked this one and alike the title book is additionally great.
The cover and title both are perfect and interesting. the subject author had chosen to put in writing is extremely crucial one.
Writing style is gripping and dragging the readers to complete the book with an urge.
You just enjoy reading it out of curiosity and therefore the juiciness.
I don't want to send spoilers since this can be a brand new book and that i would let people buy their copy and judge.
It is the unique and intriguing book I have ever read.
The story revolves around the plot of a 19 year old boy who is on probe of an age old prognosis with two elder philosophers.They together work on how human became intelligent.
Then over centuries later a boy named Krish promise her mother to endorse the love she had taught him. Later on he become engineer and work with a team of scientist to generate artificial consciousness in an artificial thing.
Krish soon realises that he has a big fight to deal with. He has to preserve the love in this cruel world. He has to maintain his promise to his mother.
But the his promise to uphold love lead him to a path where he face an fearsome snake who is delivering a kiss of death.
Well to know what happened next you have to grab a copy of this book available on Amazon and then give it a read.
I found the title of the book kinda more intriguing hence i picked this one and alike the title book is also great.
The cover and title both are accurate and interesting. The topic writer had chosen to write is very significant one.
Writing style is grasping and shuffling the readers to finish the book with a desire.
You just admire reading it out of interest and the juiciness.
I don't want to give out spoilers since this is a unique book and I would let people purchase their copy and analyse.
I found the title of the book kinda more fascinating hence i picked this one and alike the title book is additionally great.
The cover and title both are perfect and interesting. the subject author had chosen to put in writing is extremely crucial one.
Writing style is gripping and dragging the readers to complete the book with an urge.
You just enjoy reading it out of curiosity and therefore the juiciness.
I don't want to send spoilers since this can be a brand new book and that i would let people buy their copy and judge.
I found the title of the book kinda more intriguing hence i picked this one and alike the title book is additionally great.
The cover and title both are perfect and interesting. the subject author had chosen to put in writing is extremely crucial one.
Writing style is gripping and dragging the readers to complete the book with an urge.
You just enjoy reading it out of curiosity and therefore the juiciness.
I don't want to send spoilers since this can be a brand new book and that i would let people buy their copy and judge.
May 9, 2021
The Greatest Game is a philosophical drama novella by the budding author Greg Rajaram. The book deals with a plethora of philosophical questions that every human would have come across at least once in his or her lifetime. And the fascinating aspect of the book lies in the fact that it takes a genuine attempt in answering all these questions and instigates the readers to a whole new level of thought process.
The cardinal subject of the book is philosophy and the author has woven a multitude of tales with diverse genres within the story; myth, drama, romance, technology and science fiction. I felt absurd while reading the oddly textured beginning chapters but when the core plot divulged itself midway it was an interesting read from thereon. The readers are not just exposed to a storyline that's revealing but also to question one's own belief system that he or she had inculcated.
With a melange of mythologies interwoven, the story goes about on a train of distinctive yet at the same time associative plots; distinctive in terms of genre and associative in terms of arcane links. Over a period of time one may get a feeling of tiredness to catch up and follow a myriad of plots being exposed. And this is when I felt the transient plots could have been delineated and exposed long enough to strike resonance with the characters and the main story.
Coming to the characters, there's no paucity for characters in this multi-genre story line. Certain characters would easily get etched to a majority of reader's mind due to the mythological references but most of the characters lacks depth in exposition and explication. This serves as a major drawback in holding a good story from becoming a great one. Apart from that, the book is certainly worth reading for it opens an interesting portal that you might wanna travel to.
The Greatest Game is a book which attempts to expose you to a world of new possibilities and thrives by posting esoteric questions.
Verdict: A Modest Attempt to Weave a Medley of Myths that's Definitely Worth Your Time!
The cardinal subject of the book is philosophy and the author has woven a multitude of tales with diverse genres within the story; myth, drama, romance, technology and science fiction. I felt absurd while reading the oddly textured beginning chapters but when the core plot divulged itself midway it was an interesting read from thereon. The readers are not just exposed to a storyline that's revealing but also to question one's own belief system that he or she had inculcated.
With a melange of mythologies interwoven, the story goes about on a train of distinctive yet at the same time associative plots; distinctive in terms of genre and associative in terms of arcane links. Over a period of time one may get a feeling of tiredness to catch up and follow a myriad of plots being exposed. And this is when I felt the transient plots could have been delineated and exposed long enough to strike resonance with the characters and the main story.
Coming to the characters, there's no paucity for characters in this multi-genre story line. Certain characters would easily get etched to a majority of reader's mind due to the mythological references but most of the characters lacks depth in exposition and explication. This serves as a major drawback in holding a good story from becoming a great one. Apart from that, the book is certainly worth reading for it opens an interesting portal that you might wanna travel to.
The Greatest Game is a book which attempts to expose you to a world of new possibilities and thrives by posting esoteric questions.
Verdict: A Modest Attempt to Weave a Medley of Myths that's Definitely Worth Your Time!
May 31, 2021
First and foremost, I thank the author for giving me an opportunity to review such a mesmerising work of fiction.
The Greatest Game is one of those few books on the theme of philosophy that would leave you with more questions than answers. And, it’s actually fun to be inquisitive, just like what a cliffhanger does.
The first reason why I loved reading The Greatest Game is the title itself. Understanding the evolution of mankind, both on the basis of anatomy and spirituality, has been playfully presented as an unsolved mystery of the world. Secondly, the theme. The Greatest Game makes use of some unrealistic features — such as a ten year old investigating an age-old prophecy with two elderly philosophers — to highlight the real, the important, the universal. Although the previous three core words are not absolute, they give us an illusion of reality; and that is good enough for us learn the difference between what is good and bad. Thirdly, the structure. The Greatest Game has a very unique style of narrating the story. Intersecting multiple subplots surrounding the concepts of posthumanism, The Greatest Game attempts to analyse man’s possible trajectory in the field of evolution. In short, it’s a very novel approach to understanding humanity and in turn the universe.
Unfortunately, the only let-down of The Greatest Game is the language. Although the content is so unconventional, the language did not seem to be at par with the theme. It just seemed a tad bit too simplistic, considering the volume of the topic under observation. Yet, I must say, The Greatest Game is indeed a wonderful read on philosophy and man’s position in the universe. It is a one-time read if the transcendence of intelligence to consciousness is your kind of thing! I convey my best wishes to the author for his future endeavours.
The Greatest Game is one of those few books on the theme of philosophy that would leave you with more questions than answers. And, it’s actually fun to be inquisitive, just like what a cliffhanger does.
The first reason why I loved reading The Greatest Game is the title itself. Understanding the evolution of mankind, both on the basis of anatomy and spirituality, has been playfully presented as an unsolved mystery of the world. Secondly, the theme. The Greatest Game makes use of some unrealistic features — such as a ten year old investigating an age-old prophecy with two elderly philosophers — to highlight the real, the important, the universal. Although the previous three core words are not absolute, they give us an illusion of reality; and that is good enough for us learn the difference between what is good and bad. Thirdly, the structure. The Greatest Game has a very unique style of narrating the story. Intersecting multiple subplots surrounding the concepts of posthumanism, The Greatest Game attempts to analyse man’s possible trajectory in the field of evolution. In short, it’s a very novel approach to understanding humanity and in turn the universe.
Unfortunately, the only let-down of The Greatest Game is the language. Although the content is so unconventional, the language did not seem to be at par with the theme. It just seemed a tad bit too simplistic, considering the volume of the topic under observation. Yet, I must say, The Greatest Game is indeed a wonderful read on philosophy and man’s position in the universe. It is a one-time read if the transcendence of intelligence to consciousness is your kind of thing! I convey my best wishes to the author for his future endeavours.
June 18, 2021
The book by Greg Rajaram, a short story that needs to manage episodes and the creator is seriously particular in the utilization of these bits. The determination is impacted by the author's perspective on. All things considered, the occurrences are not the finish of his specialty. Behind the vision, once more, there is the author's temperament, the beginning mark of his discernment. Henceforth, the short story should communicate a predominant mind-set through which a specific occurrence may uncover itself to him. In clarifying the time and love diagram he plotted the lines of past to give the lines of religion, conviction and investigation. The story in itself is only some basic considerations yet in the event that you jump profound into the ideas you become more acquainted with the arrangement of the oddity of time. This is the time-turner from the fiction associating the past with the future making a major circle to make the start, the end. The actual cover will imply you about the excursion at the primary look in case you're truly into taking a gander at things in an unexpected way. I won't clarify the story or anything only for the unstable and natural nature of the composition. Don't simply peruse, comprehend this ought to be your maxim while going through the pages. Similarity to the combination of strict convictions is the thing that shivered my consistent faculties. The story can make you baffled however understanding is the thing that you need to get the inward embodiment. This book is prescribed to stay away from genuine perusers with a fair-minded psyche of trifling with things and coherently. Being from a working class family in India his noteworthy exertion in keeping the troublesome ideas in offset with one another will most likely make you go with the book without a doubt!
July 24, 2021
The Greatest Game is a philosophical book by Greg Rajaram that talks a lot about human evolution. It's divided into two parts; the first is the story of Adi (view blurb above) which I understood and it made a lot of sense as we are presented with a timeline that narrates the story to us along with the philosophical hypothesis made by the characters. It also references a lot of things we've learnt from religious texts (such as the death and resurrection of Jesus). There's a lot of emphasis on the decision making 'skills' of humanity and how that implicates our future. However, there was a certain chapter that rubbed me the wrong way because of the way the adults are talking to a child about wooing women. As a woman, I didn't feel very comfortable with how it the notion was put forth. (If any other women have read this book and are comfortable with it that's fine! This is just my opinion!)
Coming to book 2 was very confusing in the beginning as I couldn't figure out whether it was one cohesive story or multiple stories because of the sudden changes and storylines. However, we're introduced to Krish, and his story is a bit more complex then the first one (for me). It started out interesting, however all the talk about artificial consciousness etc about did bore me but by the end it was interesting to see how the story ties in together.
Given that this book is philosophical I wasn't going in with the feeling that I would understand everything (which I didn't) however, there are also moments that I've left as an 'agree to disagree' position because philosophy varies from person to person.
Overall, it's a good book for a one time read but I would say that it may not fit everyone's beliefs and understanding.
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Rated 7/10
Melina L.
Coming to book 2 was very confusing in the beginning as I couldn't figure out whether it was one cohesive story or multiple stories because of the sudden changes and storylines. However, we're introduced to Krish, and his story is a bit more complex then the first one (for me). It started out interesting, however all the talk about artificial consciousness etc about did bore me but by the end it was interesting to see how the story ties in together.
Given that this book is philosophical I wasn't going in with the feeling that I would understand everything (which I didn't) however, there are also moments that I've left as an 'agree to disagree' position because philosophy varies from person to person.
Overall, it's a good book for a one time read but I would say that it may not fit everyone's beliefs and understanding.
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Rated 7/10
Melina L.
June 11, 2021
The greatest game by Greg Rajaram, a short story that has to deal with incidents and the author is severely selective in the use of these snippets. The selection is influenced by the writer’s way of looking at life. After all, the incidents are not the end of his art. Behind the vision, again, there is the writer’s mood, the originating point of his perception. Hence, the short story must express a dominant mood through which a particular incident may reveal itself to him.
In explaining the time and love graph he plotted the lines of past to present with the lines of religion, belief and experiment. The story in itself is just some simple thoughts but if you dive deep into the concepts you get to know the solution of the paradox of time. This is the time-turner from the fiction connecting the past with the future making a big circle to make the beginning, the very end. The cover itself will hint you about the journey at the first glance if you're really into looking at things differently.
I will not explain the story or anything just for the sake of the volatile and organic nature of the writing. Don't just read, understand this should be your motto while going through the pages.
Semblance of the mixture of religious beliefs is what tingled my logical senses. The story can make you perplexed but understanding is what you need to get the inner essence.
This book is recommended to avoid serious readers with an unbiased mind of taking things lightly and logically. Being from a middle-class family in India his remarkable effort in keeping the difficult concepts in balance with each other will surely get you going with the book for sure!
In explaining the time and love graph he plotted the lines of past to present with the lines of religion, belief and experiment. The story in itself is just some simple thoughts but if you dive deep into the concepts you get to know the solution of the paradox of time. This is the time-turner from the fiction connecting the past with the future making a big circle to make the beginning, the very end. The cover itself will hint you about the journey at the first glance if you're really into looking at things differently.
I will not explain the story or anything just for the sake of the volatile and organic nature of the writing. Don't just read, understand this should be your motto while going through the pages.
Semblance of the mixture of religious beliefs is what tingled my logical senses. The story can make you perplexed but understanding is what you need to get the inner essence.
This book is recommended to avoid serious readers with an unbiased mind of taking things lightly and logically. Being from a middle-class family in India his remarkable effort in keeping the difficult concepts in balance with each other will surely get you going with the book for sure!
June 23, 2021
Worth reading for the author’s ideologies
This book displays the new perspective of human evolution. We all may evolved physically and technologically. But in the basic we always long for love in any form. It is the core element which keep us forwarding, Isn’t it?
The greatest game is a philosophical read. The plot line is “Evolution of humankind”. The theme is quite potent which is kindness, love and humanism. The book has 2 part. First part is about roots of mankind. More specifically deals with Adam and Eve concept. Here, there are over 2 protagonists in this story. But it all starts with Shivaji and Devi. The story travels how they developed their family and how their children established to an empire. The second part deals with the present era which is the technology and AI period. The whole plot moves towards the end that is the ultimate reasoning of human force. To say it in a one line. It focuses on the chronology of human race.
The storyline is simple yet powerful. Particularly, I have to appreciate the characterisation because it has diverse characters and author had just played with them smartly. I think the characters’ structure hold the story till the end and layered the drawbacks of this book. I enjoyed this book because I personally connect with the author’s ideologies. I merely didn’t enjoy the way the narration style. I could have been far better. Overall, the author has written something important to us which we shouldn’t miss it. Happy reading.
This book displays the new perspective of human evolution. We all may evolved physically and technologically. But in the basic we always long for love in any form. It is the core element which keep us forwarding, Isn’t it?
The greatest game is a philosophical read. The plot line is “Evolution of humankind”. The theme is quite potent which is kindness, love and humanism. The book has 2 part. First part is about roots of mankind. More specifically deals with Adam and Eve concept. Here, there are over 2 protagonists in this story. But it all starts with Shivaji and Devi. The story travels how they developed their family and how their children established to an empire. The second part deals with the present era which is the technology and AI period. The whole plot moves towards the end that is the ultimate reasoning of human force. To say it in a one line. It focuses on the chronology of human race.
The storyline is simple yet powerful. Particularly, I have to appreciate the characterisation because it has diverse characters and author had just played with them smartly. I think the characters’ structure hold the story till the end and layered the drawbacks of this book. I enjoyed this book because I personally connect with the author’s ideologies. I merely didn’t enjoy the way the narration style. I could have been far better. Overall, the author has written something important to us which we shouldn’t miss it. Happy reading.
June 28, 2021
Book Review
Title-The Greatest Game
Author-Greg Rajaram.
Kindle,175 pages,
A book on human evolution
The Greatest Game is one of those few books on the theme of philosophy that would leave you with more questions than answers. And, it’s actually fun to be inquisitive, just like what a cliffhanger does.
The first reason why I loved reading The Greatest Game is the title itself. Understanding the evolution of mankind, both on the basis of anatomy and spirituality, has been playfully presented as an unsolved mystery of the world. Secondly, the theme. The Greatest Game makes use of some unrealistic features — such as a ten year old investigating an age-old prophecy with two elderly philosophers — to highlight the real, the important, the universal. Although the previous three core words are not absolute, they give us an illusion of reality; and that is good enough for us learn the difference between what is good and bad. Thirdly, the structure. The Greatest Game has a very unique style of narrating the story. Intersecting multiple subplots surrounding the concepts of posthumanism, The Greatest Game attempts to analyse man’s possible trajectory in the field of evolution. In short, it’s a very novel approach to understanding humanity and in turn the universe
I must say, The Greatest Game is indeed a wonderful read on philosophy and man’s position in the universe. It is a one-time read if you love reading transcendence of intelligence to consciousness and all short of things.
Title-The Greatest Game
Author-Greg Rajaram.
Kindle,175 pages,
A book on human evolution
The Greatest Game is one of those few books on the theme of philosophy that would leave you with more questions than answers. And, it’s actually fun to be inquisitive, just like what a cliffhanger does.
The first reason why I loved reading The Greatest Game is the title itself. Understanding the evolution of mankind, both on the basis of anatomy and spirituality, has been playfully presented as an unsolved mystery of the world. Secondly, the theme. The Greatest Game makes use of some unrealistic features — such as a ten year old investigating an age-old prophecy with two elderly philosophers — to highlight the real, the important, the universal. Although the previous three core words are not absolute, they give us an illusion of reality; and that is good enough for us learn the difference between what is good and bad. Thirdly, the structure. The Greatest Game has a very unique style of narrating the story. Intersecting multiple subplots surrounding the concepts of posthumanism, The Greatest Game attempts to analyse man’s possible trajectory in the field of evolution. In short, it’s a very novel approach to understanding humanity and in turn the universe
I must say, The Greatest Game is indeed a wonderful read on philosophy and man’s position in the universe. It is a one-time read if you love reading transcendence of intelligence to consciousness and all short of things.
June 30, 2021
“The fruit of the silver moon
gives you great knowledge
The knowledge of good and evil
will be yours
And you may walk this Earth as Gods.”
👉Adi, a 10-year-old boy, works together with two old philosophers as they try to unravel the prophecy of a promised King. With an insatiable curiosity, Adi must work with the wise men as they rationalize with each other on why and how humans became intelligent. Together they attempt to answer some of the most profound questions related to existence. Centuries later a young boy promises his mother that he will always uphold the love that she has taught him. It is a promise that drowns him in the nectar of the gods. Krish grows up to be an engineer and joins a team of scientists as they try to create artificial consciousness in a machine.
Krish soon realizes that he has a bigger fight on his hands. A fight to preserve love in a desolate world.
Humans have come a long way by questioning the nature of objects around us and pushing the limits of our intelligence, but it’s now time that we ask the greatest question yet: when does intelligence transcend to become consciousness?
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The book has a very unique concept. This though, I don't think is explored much by authors, so when I started this one I was very excited. The book is written in easy language and lucid narrative. The characters are inspiring and fun to read about. The book cover and title are perfect for the story. It is a little complex read and might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I liked it. So overall, a good one.
gives you great knowledge
The knowledge of good and evil
will be yours
And you may walk this Earth as Gods.”
👉Adi, a 10-year-old boy, works together with two old philosophers as they try to unravel the prophecy of a promised King. With an insatiable curiosity, Adi must work with the wise men as they rationalize with each other on why and how humans became intelligent. Together they attempt to answer some of the most profound questions related to existence. Centuries later a young boy promises his mother that he will always uphold the love that she has taught him. It is a promise that drowns him in the nectar of the gods. Krish grows up to be an engineer and joins a team of scientists as they try to create artificial consciousness in a machine.
Krish soon realizes that he has a bigger fight on his hands. A fight to preserve love in a desolate world.
Humans have come a long way by questioning the nature of objects around us and pushing the limits of our intelligence, but it’s now time that we ask the greatest question yet: when does intelligence transcend to become consciousness?
.
.
.
The book has a very unique concept. This though, I don't think is explored much by authors, so when I started this one I was very excited. The book is written in easy language and lucid narrative. The characters are inspiring and fun to read about. The book cover and title are perfect for the story. It is a little complex read and might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I liked it. So overall, a good one.
June 12, 2021
The Greatest Game by Greg Rajaram is a different-level novel with multi characters and point of views. The novel starts something as primitive historical, later on treads the path of philosophy.
The book is divided into two parts. Undoubtedly, the first part is riveting and promises a great story. However, a close look reveals that it tries transporting readers to that time of Adam and Eve or more specifically to the roots of human race. There we have Devi and Shivaji. Devi is fascinated by the tree where a silver apple hangs. It tempts her. She can have all the knowledge and walk around the earth. Shivaji knows the trick. He warns her to stay away but as it was done in the human race history, Devi gets the silver apple.
For everything, humans need to pay the price, be it knowledge or intelligence. Later on, their sons divide and go on forming the kingdoms. The story in the part one forms the roots of the book. It ascends a lineage of human behavior. Above all, the author insists that it is love that can eliminate all problems of humans.
This is a way unique novel that focuses more on its ideology than the stories inside. Initially, readers will reckon it as something mythological fiction but it differs in its stance once the story of Devi and Shivaji and Surya tribe and Mathra fades away. The book is easy to read but difficult to grasp. The level of maturity it sheds is something that needs careful attention of readers.
The book is divided into two parts. Undoubtedly, the first part is riveting and promises a great story. However, a close look reveals that it tries transporting readers to that time of Adam and Eve or more specifically to the roots of human race. There we have Devi and Shivaji. Devi is fascinated by the tree where a silver apple hangs. It tempts her. She can have all the knowledge and walk around the earth. Shivaji knows the trick. He warns her to stay away but as it was done in the human race history, Devi gets the silver apple.
For everything, humans need to pay the price, be it knowledge or intelligence. Later on, their sons divide and go on forming the kingdoms. The story in the part one forms the roots of the book. It ascends a lineage of human behavior. Above all, the author insists that it is love that can eliminate all problems of humans.
This is a way unique novel that focuses more on its ideology than the stories inside. Initially, readers will reckon it as something mythological fiction but it differs in its stance once the story of Devi and Shivaji and Surya tribe and Mathra fades away. The book is easy to read but difficult to grasp. The level of maturity it sheds is something that needs careful attention of readers.
June 20, 2021
Over the years, the origin of mankind has undergone countless transformations.
Author Greg Rajaram took a risk in his fiction, The Greatest Game, by bringing out clear representation of one of the oldest, most well-known stories of Adam and Eve in his fictionalized character of Shivaji and Devi respectively.
While built on something of an odd premise, the novel does raise interesting ideas to think about. Rajaram's goal seems to breathe life into humanity's first parents and make them relatable and sympathetic.
Partway through the novel, he characters are forced to discover for themselves with every aspect of survival.This book is central to the belief that humanity is in essence a single family, with everyone descended from a single pair of original ancestors. But the positions of mythological essence in the book starts diverging into philosophical light as soon as the story of Shivaji and Devi gradually diminishes.
It's a creative story written so it doesn't come off as stilted even though it addresses the long lives of those in this society and their steady but slow progress. The language is simple but, the topics under observation are tough to get one's head around.
If you’re looking for something more cerebral than the latest romance novel or courtroom thriller, consider one of the latest books covering human evolution.
June 8, 2021
Book: The Greatest Game
By: Greg Rajaram
The Greatest Game is a philosophical read that talks about life and love. The book is divided into two parts Book I and Book II. Book I revolves around Adi who is a 10-year-old boy, workIng together with two old philosophers as they try to unravel the prophecy of a promised King. It talks about life and it's philosophy.
Book Ii talks about Krish who is willing to preserve love in this desolate world.
🌟The characters like Krish and Adi have a great impact on the readers.
🌟The plot of the book is well developed.
🌟The language used by the author is easy to understand.
🌟The story is intriguing and engaging.
🌟The book is short but it is worth the time.
🌟The title is 💯 appropriate which such a beautiful cover.
To every reader if you need to learn about life and love then this book is for you. You'll enjoy it and obviously love it's concept
By: Greg Rajaram
The Greatest Game is a philosophical read that talks about life and love. The book is divided into two parts Book I and Book II. Book I revolves around Adi who is a 10-year-old boy, workIng together with two old philosophers as they try to unravel the prophecy of a promised King. It talks about life and it's philosophy.
Book Ii talks about Krish who is willing to preserve love in this desolate world.
🌟The characters like Krish and Adi have a great impact on the readers.
🌟The plot of the book is well developed.
🌟The language used by the author is easy to understand.
🌟The story is intriguing and engaging.
🌟The book is short but it is worth the time.
🌟The title is 💯 appropriate which such a beautiful cover.
To every reader if you need to learn about life and love then this book is for you. You'll enjoy it and obviously love it's concept
July 3, 2021
Author Greg has narrated an masterpiece in form of The Greatest Game.
And the combination of a Ten year boy and those philosophers has been beautifully expressed in words. What an delightful combo of characters have been designed by the author in this book.
Devi and Shivaji gave an elegant touch to this book.
The cover itself is so intriguing and it made me interested in the contents hidden in the book.
And soon I got my hands on it and then the journey between the initial and the end, the past and the future was so enlightening.
I just loved reading this plot.
Anyone into reading something deeper will enjoy this read.
It feels like connecting many dots which you could've never imagined to be existing this way.
And the combination of a Ten year boy and those philosophers has been beautifully expressed in words. What an delightful combo of characters have been designed by the author in this book.
Devi and Shivaji gave an elegant touch to this book.
The cover itself is so intriguing and it made me interested in the contents hidden in the book.
And soon I got my hands on it and then the journey between the initial and the end, the past and the future was so enlightening.
I just loved reading this plot.
Anyone into reading something deeper will enjoy this read.
It feels like connecting many dots which you could've never imagined to be existing this way.
June 16, 2021
Give up all ideas about yourself , what you meant to be and simply be." The value of this book cannot be overstated I hold my copy very close and dear. From the perspective of sheer knowledge this book wastes no paper. This book doesn't waste your time. After reading the book it feels that layers and layers of pessimism has just peeled over and what remains is the infinite growing mindset , courage. The reader will find all the answers. One sincere advice, please read it slowly, one chapter at a time. It will be easy to grasp that way.
All and all this is an amazing book written by an amazing author.
Highly Recommended!
All and all this is an amazing book written by an amazing author.
Highly Recommended!
June 16, 2021
It is very rare for a book live beyond the pages, and at the same time let it transcend its own genre into something else. The Greatest Game does that, and more.
Five Stars read for me.
One of the best book I have read this month!
Highly recommend it! I only leave positive feedback and reviews when I love the book.
Feel free to ask anything regarding this book.
A must read for sure.
I'd recommend this book to everyone who would like to read a good inspiring Literature.
The book is written in a very interesting way.
A must read for sure
Five Stars read for me.
One of the best book I have read this month!
Highly recommend it! I only leave positive feedback and reviews when I love the book.
Feel free to ask anything regarding this book.
A must read for sure.
I'd recommend this book to everyone who would like to read a good inspiring Literature.
The book is written in a very interesting way.
A must read for sure
June 3, 2021
The Greatest Game talks about love, consciousness and philosophical. The book is divided into two parts and both the parts moulded in such a manner that it makes the book flawless and amazing. The story is intriguing. The characters Adi and Krish are well developed and strong enough to make the book a great read. The language is easy to understand with an amazing plot.
Overall an amazing read!!
Overall an amazing read!!
April 5, 2022
BOOK REVIEW
BOOK - " The greatest game "
AUTHOR - GREG RAJARAM
GENRE - " PHILOSOPHY "
The title of the book " The greatest game " was very intriguing when I picked up the book. I pondered over it. But as I started reading the book, the story and the answer to my question started unravelling layer by layer.The story spans across various periods on the earth and a virtuos cycle which begins and ends at one point.
The story begins with the creation of man in the garden of eden. Yes. You read it right. Though the bible presents a compact version of the creation, the author weaved an interesting tale without losing the original essence of the story. He intertwined the beggining with the establishment of kingdoms and how ego and jealousy can create hovac in the peaceful existence of humanity.
Throughout this period, the author seeks to find the answer the question - Are humans thr pinnacle of evolution or is there an Overman who is superior to us in all aspects ? ( Nietzsche's idea of Ubermensch ).
From here , we travel through time and space and land in south India. After a heartwarming story of Maya and Venki which was like a breath of fresh air, their offspring " Krish " takes the story forward.
Is Krish the much awaited " Overman " ? ( Here, we can find the influence of Hinduism ). Being an engineer by profession, he lands in job where they are trying to create an algorithm when intelligence transcend to become consciousness? (The era of Artificial intelligence ).
Having vetted several theories and implementing them, they seem to be on the verge of creation but something hinders their success. This drives Krish on a quest - Does love exist? How to overcome fear? This journey unravels several mysteries and truths to him.
The author has successfully amalgamated the story of man through the eyes of the religions of the world. He tried to find an answer to our existence. Can humans achieve their state of Overman ? What makes me different from other species ?
The book is bit complicated yet interesting. The author abruplty jumps through different epochs where the questions raised remain unanswered or unsatisfactory. One tries to find a link between the questions raised but the answer seems too simple. May be life is too simple to ponder over the meaning and just meant to be lived.
Overall, this was an interesting read for philosophy lovers with a heavy influence of religions of the world coupled with stories famous throughout the world.
BOOK - " The greatest game "
AUTHOR - GREG RAJARAM
GENRE - " PHILOSOPHY "
The title of the book " The greatest game " was very intriguing when I picked up the book. I pondered over it. But as I started reading the book, the story and the answer to my question started unravelling layer by layer.The story spans across various periods on the earth and a virtuos cycle which begins and ends at one point.
The story begins with the creation of man in the garden of eden. Yes. You read it right. Though the bible presents a compact version of the creation, the author weaved an interesting tale without losing the original essence of the story. He intertwined the beggining with the establishment of kingdoms and how ego and jealousy can create hovac in the peaceful existence of humanity.
Throughout this period, the author seeks to find the answer the question - Are humans thr pinnacle of evolution or is there an Overman who is superior to us in all aspects ? ( Nietzsche's idea of Ubermensch ).
From here , we travel through time and space and land in south India. After a heartwarming story of Maya and Venki which was like a breath of fresh air, their offspring " Krish " takes the story forward.
Is Krish the much awaited " Overman " ? ( Here, we can find the influence of Hinduism ). Being an engineer by profession, he lands in job where they are trying to create an algorithm when intelligence transcend to become consciousness? (The era of Artificial intelligence ).
Having vetted several theories and implementing them, they seem to be on the verge of creation but something hinders their success. This drives Krish on a quest - Does love exist? How to overcome fear? This journey unravels several mysteries and truths to him.
The author has successfully amalgamated the story of man through the eyes of the religions of the world. He tried to find an answer to our existence. Can humans achieve their state of Overman ? What makes me different from other species ?
The book is bit complicated yet interesting. The author abruplty jumps through different epochs where the questions raised remain unanswered or unsatisfactory. One tries to find a link between the questions raised but the answer seems too simple. May be life is too simple to ponder over the meaning and just meant to be lived.
Overall, this was an interesting read for philosophy lovers with a heavy influence of religions of the world coupled with stories famous throughout the world.
March 20, 2022
The Greatest Game By Greg Rajaram
is an unconventional contemporary fiction abhot humans and evolution.
What is the greatest and closest to godly entity that a human can get ?? Can our evolution make us something exceptional.
This book is a very intricately developed around the philosophy of life and humans . With Shiv and Devi as the Adam and Eve , the story is about a 10 year old boy Adi who tries to understand and unravel a mysterious prophecy with two old philosophers. Contrary in the story Krish is an engineer and works with AI in something similar to curiosity of Adi.
Humans are humans. and have all the good and evil residing in them and that is what makes them special yet the most dangerous. It is what drives a human that decides the fate eventually. Our mere humans in the curiosity to understand how far they can go and how far they have come encouters the chills and thrills of being human in this story.
The author did a great job in keeping up with the suspense and thriller vibes. and his writing style is quite strong and impactful.
This book leaves a mark behind and lots of questions for a curious reader's mind.
The book has its uniqueness and touch of thrill but has a complex and advanced reader genre. It would be a book that a reader would completely love or won't understand but it is a kind that stays with every reader.
Personally, this book has its newness because of its multi-genre quality and writing style with a touch of thrill. A good short read picks up your reading skills. For some readers, it might be a bit complicated and some topics of the theme for me ended vaguely. Overall, it is a definite thriller and uniquely written story.
Ratings: ☆☆☆☆
is an unconventional contemporary fiction abhot humans and evolution.
What is the greatest and closest to godly entity that a human can get ?? Can our evolution make us something exceptional.
This book is a very intricately developed around the philosophy of life and humans . With Shiv and Devi as the Adam and Eve , the story is about a 10 year old boy Adi who tries to understand and unravel a mysterious prophecy with two old philosophers. Contrary in the story Krish is an engineer and works with AI in something similar to curiosity of Adi.
Humans are humans. and have all the good and evil residing in them and that is what makes them special yet the most dangerous. It is what drives a human that decides the fate eventually. Our mere humans in the curiosity to understand how far they can go and how far they have come encouters the chills and thrills of being human in this story.
The author did a great job in keeping up with the suspense and thriller vibes. and his writing style is quite strong and impactful.
This book leaves a mark behind and lots of questions for a curious reader's mind.
The book has its uniqueness and touch of thrill but has a complex and advanced reader genre. It would be a book that a reader would completely love or won't understand but it is a kind that stays with every reader.
Personally, this book has its newness because of its multi-genre quality and writing style with a touch of thrill. A good short read picks up your reading skills. For some readers, it might be a bit complicated and some topics of the theme for me ended vaguely. Overall, it is a definite thriller and uniquely written story.
Ratings: ☆☆☆☆
March 29, 2022
'The Greatest Game' tells us a tale that originated at the beginning of creation and travelled across generations, from Satyug to Kalyug, and is still ongoing. It narrates an unconventional saga of what true human intelligence entails.
This book preaches value that we have all heard of (love conquers all, etc.) but the sentiments are expressed so poetically, so lyrically, that the reader can't help but be absolutely gripped. It contains so many amazing quotes, a certain sense of mystery and a lot of descriptive imagery but not in a manner that's puts one off but instead transports them, and all of these combined just compelled me to keep reading.
I loved the chapter names too and feel that they engage and intrigue the reader.
The author has produced this beautiful blend of Science and Philosophy, punctuated how one can't exist without the other and hence, neither should be given superior importance in this society and to say I am in awe of how Rajaram's mind must work to give us this would be an understatement.
The scientific explanations were such that my passed-with-a-40-percent-in-physics brain barely absorbed them but it was quite comprehensive. I enjoyed learning a whole bunch of new facts, like those about the School of Athens and Atlas, immensely.
The characters, however, were unrelatable so if you are a fan of character-driven books rather than plot-driven ones, I would not suggest you pick this up.
This was one of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long, long while. I got so many brilliant takeaways from it. A great reading experience, period.
Definitely recommended.
This book preaches value that we have all heard of (love conquers all, etc.) but the sentiments are expressed so poetically, so lyrically, that the reader can't help but be absolutely gripped. It contains so many amazing quotes, a certain sense of mystery and a lot of descriptive imagery but not in a manner that's puts one off but instead transports them, and all of these combined just compelled me to keep reading.
I loved the chapter names too and feel that they engage and intrigue the reader.
The author has produced this beautiful blend of Science and Philosophy, punctuated how one can't exist without the other and hence, neither should be given superior importance in this society and to say I am in awe of how Rajaram's mind must work to give us this would be an understatement.
The scientific explanations were such that my passed-with-a-40-percent-in-physics brain barely absorbed them but it was quite comprehensive. I enjoyed learning a whole bunch of new facts, like those about the School of Athens and Atlas, immensely.
The characters, however, were unrelatable so if you are a fan of character-driven books rather than plot-driven ones, I would not suggest you pick this up.
This was one of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long, long while. I got so many brilliant takeaways from it. A great reading experience, period.
Definitely recommended.
October 13, 2021
|| BOOK REVIEW || - 🍁 The Book, 'Greatest Game' by Greg Rajaram, Is a Fictional Story.
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🍁 The Book Is Divided in to Two Parts. Different Stories Are Written in Two Different Parts of the Book.
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🍁 The Author Has Written About Evolution of Human Through an Interesting Story. the Author Has Tried to Cover Everything About Human Evolution from Why, How to Its Limits.
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🍁 The Story Begins with a Couple, Shivaji and Devi, Who Ate the Forbidden Silver Apple. This Blesses Them with Two Sons. They Decide the Name of Their Sons as Datha and Vish. Datha and Vish Are Very Different from Each Other. Datha Has an Ambitious, an Arduos and an Arrogant Personality. on the Other Hand, Vish Is Sweet, Simple and Soft-Hearted.
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🍁 Suddently, Due to Misfortunate Turnbof Events, Shivaji Has to Abandon Datha, Who in Future Becomes the Leader of the Surya Tribe. Meanwhile, One Ten Year Old Boy Whose Name Is Adi Tries to Unravel the Prophecy Along with Two Old Philosophers.
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🍁 In the Other World, a Guy Named Krish, Who Is an Eminent Engineer, a Science Enthusiast, and an Explorer Reopens the Ancient Chapters to Gain the Knowledge.
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🍁 The Language of the Book Is Rich. The Writing Style of the Book Is Gripping. The Cover of the Book Is Captivating. The Title of the Book Is an Intriguing.
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|| PERSONAL INSIGHT || - 🌸 I Enjoyed Reading the Book as the Story Has Lots of Twists and Turns. the Story Has Mystery, Knowledge, Drama, Philosophy and Such an Intriguing Aspects.
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🌸 The Book Is a Good Pick for Someone Who Likes to Read an Unsual and Refreshing Story.
🍂
🍁 The Book Is Divided in to Two Parts. Different Stories Are Written in Two Different Parts of the Book.
🍂
🍁 The Author Has Written About Evolution of Human Through an Interesting Story. the Author Has Tried to Cover Everything About Human Evolution from Why, How to Its Limits.
🍂
🍁 The Story Begins with a Couple, Shivaji and Devi, Who Ate the Forbidden Silver Apple. This Blesses Them with Two Sons. They Decide the Name of Their Sons as Datha and Vish. Datha and Vish Are Very Different from Each Other. Datha Has an Ambitious, an Arduos and an Arrogant Personality. on the Other Hand, Vish Is Sweet, Simple and Soft-Hearted.
🍂
🍁 Suddently, Due to Misfortunate Turnbof Events, Shivaji Has to Abandon Datha, Who in Future Becomes the Leader of the Surya Tribe. Meanwhile, One Ten Year Old Boy Whose Name Is Adi Tries to Unravel the Prophecy Along with Two Old Philosophers.
🍂
🍁 In the Other World, a Guy Named Krish, Who Is an Eminent Engineer, a Science Enthusiast, and an Explorer Reopens the Ancient Chapters to Gain the Knowledge.
🍂
🍁 The Language of the Book Is Rich. The Writing Style of the Book Is Gripping. The Cover of the Book Is Captivating. The Title of the Book Is an Intriguing.
🍂
|| PERSONAL INSIGHT || - 🌸 I Enjoyed Reading the Book as the Story Has Lots of Twists and Turns. the Story Has Mystery, Knowledge, Drama, Philosophy and Such an Intriguing Aspects.
🍂
🌸 The Book Is a Good Pick for Someone Who Likes to Read an Unsual and Refreshing Story.
September 2, 2021
Book Name: The Greatest Game
Author: Greg Rajaram
Genre: Fiction
"The Greatest Game" by Greg Rajaram is a philosophical fiction book, talking about good vs evil, love, right vs wrong, and the evolution of mankind. There are two parts to the book. In the first part, The story starts with a couple Devi and Shivaji, living in a no man's land peacefully until they ate the silver apple and everything turned upside down. The second part talks about Krish, an engineer working with a startup company to develop an artificial consciousness in machines just like we have seen in the movie "Avatar" produced by James Cameron. The story has several subplots and a difficult plotline.
The story contains the essence of Hindu Mythology and Christian Mythology. The book is highly philosophical and one will need to re-read things again to understand. One thing I felt was that the story was containing lots of subplots... And the essence of different mythology and movies, still it was not much entertaining. I felt the lack of synchronization between subplots and characters. The switch from one character to another was not smooth and sometimes it was quite difficult to read. In the end, also there were lots of unanswered questions and I would rather say the ending and even the story also was quite ambiguous in nature.
If you have read the book then don't forget to share your views in the comment section.
Author: Greg Rajaram
Genre: Fiction
"The Greatest Game" by Greg Rajaram is a philosophical fiction book, talking about good vs evil, love, right vs wrong, and the evolution of mankind. There are two parts to the book. In the first part, The story starts with a couple Devi and Shivaji, living in a no man's land peacefully until they ate the silver apple and everything turned upside down. The second part talks about Krish, an engineer working with a startup company to develop an artificial consciousness in machines just like we have seen in the movie "Avatar" produced by James Cameron. The story has several subplots and a difficult plotline.
The story contains the essence of Hindu Mythology and Christian Mythology. The book is highly philosophical and one will need to re-read things again to understand. One thing I felt was that the story was containing lots of subplots... And the essence of different mythology and movies, still it was not much entertaining. I felt the lack of synchronization between subplots and characters. The switch from one character to another was not smooth and sometimes it was quite difficult to read. In the end, also there were lots of unanswered questions and I would rather say the ending and even the story also was quite ambiguous in nature.
If you have read the book then don't forget to share your views in the comment section.
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