Introduction
ISBN: 978-93-81626-68-9
Category: Thriller
Publishers: Westland Ltd
Price: Rs. 250/-
Once in a while you come across a book which makes you feel
‘WOW’. The Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi is one such book. Combining history,
mythology and geography with fiction the author has managed to create an
excellent storyline which makes you feel like being on a roller coaster ride.
Behind the book
The Krishna Key is a furiously paced and riveting thriller
that explores the ancient secrets of Vedic age and the Mahabharata.
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About the Author
Ashwin Sanghi is an entrepreneur by profession but writing
historical fiction in the thriller genre is his passion and hobby. For more
details please visit www.sanghi.in
‘Me’ Thinks
I have a very bad habit of
reading the last page of the book first before beginning to read the entire
novel. It kind of convinces me to read it as I am able to gauge the flow of the
story. But this book’s ending (Yes!! I read it before too despite the author’s
note asking the readers not to) made me more curious to read it as it left me
wondering what is in store for me. And needless to say I was not disappointed.
This book revolves around the
belief of Lord Krishna taking birth in Kaliyug to save the world. Various
permutations and combinations from Vedic Maths mixed with generous helpings of
history, mythology and geography have been used to weave an intricate web of
incidents taking you through all the four yugas and Vedas known to mankind. Excellent description; teamed up with some
brilliant sketches make it a captivating read. An honest confession, somewhere
while reading the book I fell in love with the hero - Historian Ravi Mohan
Saini. [And I thought history was boring!] Very well defined characters with a
perfectly chalked out story spanning various locations Ashwin has conjured some
brilliant nail biting moments page after page.
Just half way through when I had
started feeling I have got a hang of it now and was guessing what next the
author brought an amazing twist. It felt like being in a car on a bumpy road
and experience a harsh turn almost throwing you out of the window. Though I
hate history I simply devoured this book purely because of its gripping
narration. An amazingly written fast paced thriller which can be easily
compared to any action packed edge of the seat thriller movie. The amount of research the author has done
behind this book is truly commendable. A mind blowing effort which has ensured
many jaw dropping moments in the book!
A must read for one and all – to
change your beliefs, to challenge them and know our history and mythology
better. Reading this book feels like being in a time machine shunting back and
forth in time ensuring butterflies in your stomach. The only negative aspect in
this book was as couple of places the names of the lead protagonist was mixed
up with another characters name creating a confusion for a minute as you are
left wondering did you get it wrong. But I would say they are very minor glitches
compared to the grandeur of the book.
I admire Dan Brown, Sidney
Sheldon & Jeffery Archer for their sheer ability to write thriller with
such ease. After reading this book I can easily say Ashwin Sanghi has managed
to do this for Indian fiction in his book.
Take a bow Ashwin Sanghi for
having created such a fascinating masterpiece!
Foodie Verdict
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This book is like Mexican Tacos. This dish is Mexican as the name suggests but is completely Indian with our Rajna adding a unique taste to it. Likeways this book has been written like any other international book but it is completely Indian at soul. Tangy, tasty, yummy and inviting!
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