After reading Sita: Warrior of Mithila and not loving it as much as I had wanted to I was not expecting much from this book. I pre-ordered it and had it sitting on my bookshelf for a very long time before I started reading it. But once I started reading it, I was surprised to it as much as I did. And of all the books, I didn't think I would this the most from this series. You know, this being about Raavan and all but this actually exceeded my expectations.

Raavan starts right off where Sita finished but plot-wise, it doesn't go any further because we get a back-story on Raavan. The way Amish Tripathi captured Raavan's life and gave it his own spin was amazing. I loved reading about Raavan's life. But I still felt there was something lacking as Raavan was powerful beyond imagination in actuality. Amish Tripathi doesn't make him out to be all that powerful, yes he was a powerful warrior in this book but not much else. Amish Tripathi made him seem a human more than I could have ever imagined Raavan to be. Amish Tripathi also made Raavan's image seem romantic when all I ever read about him prior to this was being ruthless and having done things for no apparent reason. But it didn't stop me from enjoying this book. I was surprised to it so much.

I also d Kumbhakarna's character and his loyalty to Raavan. I loved the writing in this more than the previous books in the series. I especially d how Amish Tripathi tied everything so far and I cannot wait to read the next book and see how everything comes together.

I did think that this was the last book in the series as it was supposed to be a trilogy but obviously that isn't the case and I am really glad. I do wish that we get to see more of Hanuman than we have so far.

4 starsfantasy hindu-mythology indian-author ...more20 s Ankit Saxena502 195

Not so Enthusiastic...

Quite mysterious but not factual, so disappointing.. But still would to go through the book thoroughly, at-least once. Will wait.2018 asian-literature ebooks ...more8 s Ashish Iyer807 544

The preview holds a lot of promise. Waiting for 3rd volume.hinduism indian-author read-20179 s Priyangah Dejhaswin2

Amish has become the Chetan Bhagat of Mythology. Writes movie scripts not novels. This book does no justice to the one great thing about Ramayan -Ravanan. The book is actually a funny exaggerated parody novel about Ramayan. It has no believable facts.
Original- Pushpak Vimaan is a flying vehicle that carries people.
Amish's book - The Pushpak Vimaan is a military grade helicopter with rotors,levers, impenetrable glass windows and four operators. Ravan is wearing seat belts. Kumbkaran is an ace pilot. And it runs on fuel obtained from caves.

Does Amish think his readers are fools. And he kills every main character the same way. Ruthless and the eye gouged out. I mean what is with that. Sati, Jatayu, Vedavati(pure fictional character) all die with their eyes gouged out. At least try different methods of killing them,will you?

All in all really sad to see Amish's work spiraling down the drain this. He started well and this was very disappointing.This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full review5 s Anantha Narayanan249 5

This may well be a number not counted in read books this year. As this is just a preview of the first chapter. Not a spoiler yet for the upcoming version yet, just does not reveal nothing.4 s Arhitha12

He attempts to make you believe his opinion instead of stimulating the reader to think and form their own opinion. Totally playing into the present day politics of hindutva, fitting in shabarimala, and many other such socially relevant topics forcefully into the narrative ruins the book. There is no characterisation of ravaan at all. Seeming Amish is using more of his IIM skills rather than literary skill.2 s Durga vivekanand7 1 follower

Awesome.. It would have been more if released by Dussera...

It would have been a a great gift for readers us if it would have been released by Dussera or Diwali...
However its just an expectation...
The book is still maintaining the flow and thrill...
Thank you Amish1 Piyush Gandhi1 review

Summary of Raavan a preview

A really nice structured insight. The story is engaging as any Amish book would be. But when I read about Raavan, I wish to know more about past life of Raavan rather than the part of Ramayan we all have read and/or seen beforehand.2 s Mohan6

Average

It is an average narrative. Somewhere the dialogues seems quite unrealistic. The concept is good, as with his other novels, but narration is not capturing enough.1 Shivaramakrishnan.V36 1 follower

I love all the books of Amish. This too was an exciting ride. How he translates the abnormal to normal with logic is mind-blowing.1 Manoj Kumar6

Sita

A nice read. New approach on narrating the story. Waiting for the third book.

P. S. Excellent work Amish Tripati. 1 Anil SwarupAuthor 2 books678

The preview holds a lot of promise. It is typical of Amish to present mythological characters in his own style, including the manner in which he narrates the events1 Kushagra Srivastava12

Engaging preview. Eagerly waiting for the book.1 Sanjay Kapilesh1 review

a good introduction to great fition1 TJ55

I cannot comment on something incomplete, but the way its being written, its mesmerising.
I read the paperback edition of the Scion of Ikshvaku, but then got the kindle right after that, I failed to grab a copy of the second edition, will do now.

I still have no clue why Lankans are considering Lady Sita as Vishnu, isn't it Lord Ram who is the Vishnu Incarnation ?

I probably should read the warrior of mithila to know more.

I always wanted to know more about Ravana's background. Felt as the Ramayana we were told as kids were much of a biased one, not a neutral one.
But as a preview, this is great work. I can't wait to read the full release. Amish never ceases to amaze me.1 Anish Bharadwaj1 review1 follower

An interesting read

Looking forward to reading the whole book. Found the current type of narration very interesting. Will be interesting, if you do it for the Shiva Trilogy too.1 Nipun3

Preview is connected from past books

As it’s Amish he has done good at defining the Gods in the most humane possible perspective!! It’s good job, how ever the series is getting more interesting with its two books out !! Waiting for third(this book) and the finale !!1 Sanket Karkhanis2

Eagerly Awaiting

Completed reading Sita yesterday and got a glimpse of Raavan today.... Now 2018 seems far far away, Amish Sir let it be Jan 2018!!!1 vipul singh2 1 follower

Waiting for it.

It's a bit different type of Ravan than I had in mind. Haha.. will be fun knowing him in this depiction.1 Lovely gandharapu27

Waiting to see how Ravan will be revealed

Waiting to see how Ravan will be revealed
I wish this will be matching Ravan in Asura by Anand Nilakanthan... 1 Sarah116 44

d the pre-review.

Looking forward in 2018 for its full version :-)finished1 Ayon Bit147 9

Waiting to release the full edition. 1 Saravanakumar MuruganAuthor 24 books40

Engaging read!

Engaging read! Though the story is known, still loved the way Amish penned it. Cannot wait to read the complete book. 2017 review1 Sreeraj1 review

Excellent book.

It generated curiosity in my mind. I Can't wait for full book to be released. Amish Tripathi rocks again for this book. 1 sarvani5

Eagerly anticipating Raavan's story in this series. The little that I have read as preview has me eagerly anticipating the next installment of the Ramachandra series.1 AnilKumar Goud Etagowni5

Preview is good Waiting for the Book 1 BellaAuthor 5 books62

Definitely a good read

Well written. Gods and demons brought to the human level. Simple and beautiful. Engaging. Waiting for the book to release...1 Reshma Nair1 review4 Read

Raavan : An Enemy of Aryavarta by Amish Tripathi
A book which I ordered online much before it's release and awaited it's arrival with so much of eagerness !
A book I wish I could read in one uninterrupted sitting(given a choice I would have wanted to take a day's off from my work for that...hope my boss does not read this review
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