TARA BY KORAL DASGUPTA

 TARA, the fifth book of the SATI series by Koral Dasgupta is a significant exponent of mythological fiction which portrays the life and times of an exceptional character from the Ramayana in a differently fabulous dimension; brighter and broader than it has ever been told.


This is the story of Tara, the queen of Kishkindha, has passed through a lot of impediments in her earlier life as well as in her later life. When the political restlessness, moral anguish stucked the lives, she handled the hardest situations with wisdom and dignity and balanced the equilibrium between the human and animal existence. Through the vision of Tara, it's a retelling of the myth that establish the profound wisdom of a woman who shaped a kingdom and enriched it.


The author has captured a distinct and decent corner of the legend which has added an exceptional vertebrae to the title. The  episodes have been knitted with proper mythical background without any kind of hyper-fictional hyperbole or exaggerated narrative. 

The compelling storyline, strong characterisation, coherence between the deeds and the doers, gripping narration and lucid language have made the book a genuinely fascinating rather fascinatingly genuine read.


The Sati series has become always been a specimen of much-talked fiction since its first volume was published. With her meticulous vision and extraordinary talent, author has managed to hold on the exquisite essence throughout the series.


Highly recommended , not just this book but the entire Series.


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