RAAVANPUTRA MEGHNAD PRINCE OF LANKA by KEVIN MISSAL

A tale of valour can teach you so much and can very well challenge your existing definition of valour.

About the book

This is a story of a Villain's son. This book is going to challenge all the pre-notions that you have about Rakshasas. Being Ravana's favourite son, Meghnad, the prince of Lanka is not out of his father's word. He is a womaniser, he is cruel, he is ruthless. But it all shall change when love starts beating in this demon's heart. Prameela, a Naga princess, how much is she capable of moulding Meghnad? Is her love genuine? 

It's an valourous tale through the perspectives of Suparnika, Laxman, Meghnad and Prameela. Read how this twisting of events affects these four lives and many more.

About the Author

Kevin Missal is a graduate of St Stephen's College, New Delhi. He wrote his first book at the age of 14, and is the author of the bestselling Kalki series. Kevin loves reading, watching films, and building stories in his mind. His books have been featured in publications like The Sunday Guardian, The New Indian Express and Millennium Post. Kevin lives in Gurugram

Reading Journey 

After reading The Silent Patient I did not have any serious reads. Meanwhile I thought why not just reread the previous favourites. A little inclination towards Ramayan and I moved to The Ramchandra Series by Amish Tripathi.

I was in search of some new and interesting books (interesting from my point of view). My sister told me about this amazing offer of 1kg books in 400Rs so I ordered them. I selected a mix genre. I let the universe surprise me. I received these four books. And instantly picked this one up.

We all (most of us) are familiar with the tale of Ramaya. The great epic of India. But this book is a bit away from Lord Ram and Lady Sita's story. Or the demonly Raavan. It's about Meghnad. His son. 

Rather it's through this book that I got to know about this unsung character. I would like to call him Kevin's Meghnad. This book is a journey about getting to know Meghnad through Kevin's lenses.

Throughout the book the story is being narrated by these four characters: Surpanakha, Ravana's sister; Laxman, Raam's brother; Meghnad, Ravana's son; and Prameela, the Naga princess, Meghnad's bride. 

The line that hooked me, the real reason I picked this one was this. "...she knew something that no one did: the truth behind lady sita's abduction…" 

And the curiosity paid off. I would comment that this book had packs of surprises. Being a mythological fiction reader I was already aware about a few controversial theories of Ramayana, but for someone new this book has even bigger surprises. You would love it.

I focused more on the emotional aspects of the writing. Like feeling the book. These characters felt genuine. The interactions specially. Emotionally I was completely hooked with the characters. And confused who exactly is innocent.

Today after finishing this book, I was quite for a moment. Sipping in all the emotions. And I felt good. And the the joy of finishing a book after so long was great.

Give a shot to this tale of valour.