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Book Review - Menaka's Choice

Menaka's Choice by Kavita Kane - A must read!
I have given the verdict but would love to dwell into the details. Some of the criteria to measure the quality:
- Language : Simple and beautiful. Very nicely 'uncomplicated' language! Some of the quotes are so real that one will be able to relate to it.
- Story : Different aspect has been given to the already known story. One does know who Menaka is, but so many interconnected stories have been told. Vasu and Menaka's relation, Rambha's behavior are some of the less known stories.
- Characters: Menaka is not the typical seductress, she is much stronger. Be it her love for Vasu or her motherly feelings for Pramadavara, one will be able to relate. She is shown as beauty with brains. Her strength will engulf you. Her sacrifices will make one love her
Vishwamitra - his determination will engulf the reader. His love for Menaka in the later half is also infectious but beautiful.
Rambha's and Vasu's plight will make one sympathize with them.
Indra- The plotter. You will actually start hating him for all the schemes.
- Story Pace: It starts a bit slow and suddenly picks up pace. But one can't complain about the pace much.
- Narration: Menaka's beauty is depicted in words, but you can imagine her. That's the beauty of the narration.
Love making description,be it Menaka and Vasu or Menaka and Vishwamitra, very sensuous. Nothing is vulgar.

- Reader's comfort : Absolute delight.

Overall, Kavita Kane's Menaka is a Strong lady who faces life with a lot of determination. She is like the Sphinx - is broken by situations, but comes back stronger!

Go for the book!!

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