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Forest of Enchantments

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SKU: 9789353025984

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Experience the Ramayana through Sita’s eyes in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “Forest of Enchantments.” This captivating retelling gives voice to Sita and other women of the epic, exploring themes of love, duty, betrayal, and female autonomy. From Sita’s perspective to the untold stories of Kaikeyi, Surpanakha, and Mandodari, Divakaruni offers a fresh, feminist take on this ancient tale. 9789353025984

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9789353025984
  • Publisher: HarperCollins India; 1st Edition
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 454 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9353025982
  • Publisher Date: 20 Aug 2019
  • Height: 218 mm
  • No of Pages: 372
  • Spine Width: 36 mm
  • Width: 147 mm

24 reviews for Forest of Enchantments

  1. Aryaman Chauhan

    I had mixed feelings. Some parts were brilliant, while others felt like a stretch. Interesting ideas though.

  2. Vaibhav Aggarwal

    Divakaruni’s writing is always amazing. This book did not disappoint! A must read for epic lovers.

  3. Rohit Sharma

    Divakaruni beautifully portrays Sita’s strength. The female characters were well-developed and compelling.

  4. Rishita Bachani

    A must-read for anyone interested in mythology or feminist literature! So thought-provoking and emotional

  5. Pranay Yadav Yadav

    I struggled with the modern interpretations. But the female characters portrayal was interesting.

  6. Rahul Seniaray

    Loved the exploration of female characters. A refreshing and insightful take on the epic. Highly recommend!

  7. Ritish Jindal

    An average attempt at retelling. It failed to capture the magic and depth of Ramayana.

  8. Vaibhav Soni

    Good to read Ramayana from Sita’s perspective. It was engaging. I enjoyed reading it.

  9. Latpate Mayuri Dattatray

    Sita’s strength shines through. Highly Recommend! A good adaptation with detailed perspective.

  10. Prisha Garg

    The female voices were compelling. But I found some liberties with the original story a bit distracting.

  11. Utkarsh Chauhan

    Enjoyed the book, but some of the author’s interpretations felt a bit forced. Overall, good but not great.

  12. Utkarsh Kumar

    A poignant portrayal of Sita’s struggles and triumphs. Though I did wish for more pacey narrative.

  13. Muskan Agarwal

    Beautifully written and deeply moving. Divakaruni’s prose is lyrical and evocative. Loved it thoroughly.

  14. Harshita Mehra

    Completely immersed in Sita’s world. A moving and powerful retelling. Really loved the perspective.

  15. Inder Preet Singh

    Interesting take, but I prefer the traditional Ramayana. Still, a worthwhile read for a different angle.

  16. Naman Saini

    The retelling felt refreshing. Some characters could have been developed further. Overall a good read.

  17. Adithya T R

    A powerful and emotional journey through the Ramayana. Definitely a great effort by author. Liked it!

  18. Rajat Jain

    Interesting concept, but the execution fell a little flat for me. I didn’t feel a connection though.

  19. Aryama Das

    This book gave me a new appreciation for Sita. So courageous! However, at times little bit dragged.

  20. Noirrit Banerjee

    A fresh perspective on the Ramayana! Sita’s voice is powerful, but some parts felt a bit slow.

  21. Nikhil

    A wonderful and insightful read! Highly recommended. Fresh perspective in mythology, just loved it.

  22. Neha Lahariya

    Loved seeing the story from Sita’s point of view. It was so engaging and emotional! Highly recommend!

  23. Lalit Kumar Chauhan

    Not my favorite retelling. I struggled to connect with the author’s interpretations of some characters.

  24. Yashwanth Kumar Reddy Bethi

    The writing style is captivating. Sita’s emotions resonate deeply. A truly enchanting retelling!

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