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Karna

Written by: Kevin Missal
Narrated by: Manish Dongardive
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Publisher's Summary

Iron Age of India...around 900 BCE.

Born in the arms of the Ganga, Vasu grew up in the raging province of Anga. His life shaped by a fate that failed to be just - neglected by his own, stripped of his birthright - he was raised to be lost in an abyss of desires and disappointment.

Cursed by his guru, hurt by the only woman he loved, ostracised from society for being the son of a suta. With his only armour - hope - he ventured on an unforgettable journey. Alone.

This is Vasu’s tale of survival, of endurance, of abiding courage in the face of all adversities. And eventually, of blossoming into the greatest warrior of all time...Karna.

In an ultimate battle against his archenemy - the insidious, dishonourable and all-powerful Jarasandha - for a title he knew he deserved.

From a sutaputr to a leader of the people, this is a saga of betrayal, lost love and glory.

This is the story of the king of Anga.

©2021 Kevin Missal (P)2021 Audible, Inc.

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Something fantastically plausible.

Loved the story absolutely.
Loved Karna with his touch of humanity.
Felt sympathetic towards Jara weirdly enough.

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Good

Very nice story of a great Indian mythological character from the great Mahabharat.
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a completely different perspective

loved the narration a lot! story is an end product of the author's perspective imagination, which relates to Greek and other cultural influences at those times. the role of Archimedes leads us to one such influences.. for a person who is not aware of Mahabharata, i would suggest to go through the real story first and then enjoy this perspective.

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A Karna Fiction

Not a traditional Karna that we know, but written nicely around Karna as a man and as a leader.

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a great story of a great Archer

This audiobook offered different perspectives on the classic Mahabharata warrior Karna, gave them a modern angle, a different lens to look at this classic.

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Must Listen Book.

Loved it.. Awesome book. The way author discribe Karna character is good.
If you know mahabharat you may not like few things. The authors need not to change the real facts about the people of Mahabharata. Like the books of Amish Tripathi, he never change the actual peoples character for the book. Other things are good.

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mind blowing,

loved it...
the story is great...
the detailing is osm...
on many points while listening to the book...
I was like oh my god..how this thing can happen...
the book is just mind blowing and mytho lovers must go for it...

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The Strength of the Character

Karna was always known for his empathetic and noble ways. The portrayal of Karna in Anand Neelakanthan's style is the best one, I've ever come across. The moments when he met his father, not knowing he was the one, his thoughts about Kunti and his love both for Panchali and Shanaya.... wonderfully descriptive. Loved the read!

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Loved the Narration

I liked the way he narratedthe the story with different kind of voice modulations.

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Engaging

The well known story with new dresses, twists and turns. Whether authentic or not but engaging.

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