The book by Chitra Benerjee Divakaruni is a fictional read. It is a re-interpretation of Mahabharat from the perspective of Draupadi. The book is well written. Language is coherent and the sequence of events is also beautifully arranged to keep the readers glued despite knowing the story beforehand.
The book is a journey of various emotions and commotions through which Draupadi goes through in the battle of Mahabharata. While some of it looks very convincing, there are places where it gives the impression of the victim-like hapless attitude of Draupadi which may not be really true. In fact, one often wonders what could have been fate of Mahabharata if Draupadi could have played a more positive role. But it was destiny. No one could change it.
Her insecurities, jealousy, infatuation towards Karna, ego, anger towards Duryodhana, and mysterious relationship with Krishna are described well. But it leaves the reader with a confused state of mind as to who should be blamed for Mahabharata. Should it be Kaurava for not sharing the kingdom or Pandava for putting even kingdom and Draupadi at stake in the game or Kunti and Draupadi for fuelling and igniting hate and waves of anger in the Pandavas?
It would make an interesting read for someone looking for an alternate view of Mahabharata or someone who has not read/seen Mahabharata to date.
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