The author reflects on their experience with Amish's writing, particularly praising the Immortals of Meluha series for its imaginative retelling of familiar characters. However, they found the Ramayana series lacking in depth and philosophical complexity, even as it explores new narratives. Despite disappointment, the appreciation for Amish's respectful approach remains.
‘Malgudi’ – A deep dive into RK Narayan’s impressive world
I think RK Narayan is the flag bearer of everything excellent in Indian literature. Every reader in India (arguably) has grown up reading RK Narayan because his are the first most indulging books we lay our hands on. The world of Malgudi that he created is so real that it used to be often mistaken... Continue Reading →
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