The Immortals of MELUHA | Amish Tripathi | Book Review
Amish Tripathi
The Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi is the best-known work of contemporary Indian fiction. He became a globally renowned Indian novelist after his debut book, Immortals of Meluha, broke sales records shortly after its release.
He came from a middle-class family that promoted both religious and global study. He had a strong interest in history and yearned to become a historian, but he decided against it because of the ongoing financial struggles such a career would involve.
The instant and enormous success of the book is also credited to Tripathi’s years of experience working in the marketing field.
He has been declared one of the top 100 celebrities in India and India’s New Icon. As to honor his contribution he was awarded Society Young Achievers Award for Literature.
REVIEW:
First of the Shiva Trilogy, The Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi. It centres on the exploits and exploiters of Shiva, a Tibetan Chief who came to the apparently ideal civilization of Meluha, which Lord Ram constructed. He is the subject of a long-standing prophecy when he arrives in this almost mystical region. This prophecy claims that a man with a blue throat will defend them from their deadly adversaries, the Chandravanshis and the Nagas. Now that Shiva is in charge of a massive conflict about which he knows nothing, he is subject to great responsibility and unrestrained reverence.
Shiva and his tribe remain on Mount Kailash, but their conflict with the Pakratis compelled them to move to Meluha. It is seen as a peaceful civilization and heaven. They are known as Suryavanshis and are Lord Ram's devotees. The Meluhans are searching for a saviour who will deliver them from their fierce adversaries, the Chandravanshis.
Shiva will not accept forecasts or consider that he is the right person for the job, but he is destined to be that person—the Neelkanth. He is unwilling to accept his reality because of his past.Shiva violates long-standing Vikrama customs because he is in love with Sati, the ruler Daksha's daughter (who are punished in this birth for the sins of their previous birth). For Shiva, everything is too much, and the Suryavanshis' expectations are too high for him, but his friends were able to help him realise the truth. For their Neelkanth, they are willing to die.
The emperor of the Meluha, Daksha, will declare war as a result of the increasing number of terrorist assaults by Nagas and Chandravanshis. What will happen when the destroyer of evil learns his errors? Shiva commands the army. Understanding another person's perspective is essential. He will set off on his journey motivated by a desire for vengeance, but his objective is far away.
FINAL VERDICT
The story is a brilliant fusion of contemporary innovations and Hindu legendary traditions. Each character is well-written and informatively described. Amish's language captivated people whether it was a war scene or a straightforward discussion, but I disagree that there was enough suspense. The language is also explicit, as are the narrations. In his debut book, Amish Tripathi crafts a fantastical universe filled with corruption, the caste system, pointless laws, and readers' hearts. If you're a fan of mythology, I wholeheartedly advise you to read this book.
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