Review: HARAPPA: Curse of the Blood River
HARAPPA: Curse of the Blood River by Vineet Bajpai
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story is adventuristic, moving with two parallel story. Author had connected current and past stories greatly. Also the connection he made between paris, benaras and Harappa is also looks equally great.
Even though I prefer more thriller novels I'm always a fan of histories from the school days itself. History always makes me to go through the past and present differences, origins and much more interesting facts. Also this novel too didn't let that down. So enthralling and lucid with language. Also the fast paced narration holded me till the last page.
I am not feel like revealing this thrill story, I assure you that its not an another boring history. I can give you a hint that story have an squeal and revelation of curse will be there only. I'm so excited to read that now.
Overall, Harappa is a book I like to suggest for all of them because of its simple and breathtaking story. It would be a good read for beginners or those who like to switch the genres.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Blurb -
The story oscillates from history to mythology, from occult to religion, from exorcism to gunfights, from taantrics to warriors, from love to ambition. It knits 3,700 years, powerful ancient and modern-day characters and a nail-biting conspiracy - all in one literary thriller. Harappa is the first among a series of four books.
2017, Delhi – Vidyut’s dying ancestor summons him to Banaras. The old Brahmin chieftain of the Dev-Raakshasa Matth, or the God-Demon Clan, bears a chilling secret. Their bloodline carries an ancient curse that will plague mankind - towards its own violent extinction.
1700 BCE, Harappa – Harappa is a magnificent city on the banks of the mighty Saraswati river. The darkness of treachery, taantric exorcism and bloodshed unleashes itself on the last devta, paving the way for his devastating revenge…and the horrifying truth behind the fall of the glorious civilisation.
2017, Paris – The world’s most powerful religious institution is rattled. Europe’s dreaded crime lord meets a mysterious man in Paris. A lethal assassin boards a train, as Rome fears the worst. The prophesied devta has returned.
What connects Banaras, Harappa and Rome? What was the ancient curse and who was the last devta? What is the terrible secret behind the fall of the colossal Indus Valley? Read on as you travel through a saga of violence and deceit, gods and demons, love and ambition.
2017, Delhi – Vidyut’s dying ancestor summons him to Banaras. The old Brahmin chieftain of the Dev-Raakshasa Matth, or the God-Demon Clan, bears a chilling secret. Their bloodline carries an ancient curse that will plague mankind - towards its own violent extinction.
1700 BCE, Harappa – Harappa is a magnificent city on the banks of the mighty Saraswati river. The darkness of treachery, taantric exorcism and bloodshed unleashes itself on the last devta, paving the way for his devastating revenge…and the horrifying truth behind the fall of the glorious civilisation.
2017, Paris – The world’s most powerful religious institution is rattled. Europe’s dreaded crime lord meets a mysterious man in Paris. A lethal assassin boards a train, as Rome fears the worst. The prophesied devta has returned.
What connects Banaras, Harappa and Rome? What was the ancient curse and who was the last devta? What is the terrible secret behind the fall of the colossal Indus Valley? Read on as you travel through a saga of violence and deceit, gods and demons, love and ambition.
My views -
Harappa: curse of the blood river by Vineet Bajpai, is an historical fiction. I had started reading the novel with high expectations after reading many good critic reviews and yes now fully satisfied moreover it's above than what I had expected.The story is adventuristic, moving with two parallel story. Author had connected current and past stories greatly. Also the connection he made between paris, benaras and Harappa is also looks equally great.
Even though I prefer more thriller novels I'm always a fan of histories from the school days itself. History always makes me to go through the past and present differences, origins and much more interesting facts. Also this novel too didn't let that down. So enthralling and lucid with language. Also the fast paced narration holded me till the last page.
I am not feel like revealing this thrill story, I assure you that its not an another boring history. I can give you a hint that story have an squeal and revelation of curse will be there only. I'm so excited to read that now.
Overall, Harappa is a book I like to suggest for all of them because of its simple and breathtaking story. It would be a good read for beginners or those who like to switch the genres.
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