MAHABHARATA (PB)

Very well written by W Buck. The book is engaging, holds the reader’s mind into it. Language is excellent, while it is simple to read and understood, at the same time you won’t feel like you’re reading a simple story book. Just gotten started with it, will update the review once I complete it

The unabridged version of mahabharat consists of more than 10000 pages where as this book by William buck has around 380 pages. So its very clear that this book can be used as an over all summary for the main plot.The language is quite easy to read yet it does manage to capture the essence of mahabharat to some extent.People who are new to mahabharat can use this book as an itroductory book

Good

Book is excellent and so glad to get another copy. Purchased original copy in UK and the quality of the paper is not so great on this one.

While the author had tried his best with great research and details, this book is not a great read for Mahabharata!

William Buck's re-telling of the Mahabharata is precise, on-point and fast-placed. Although the author has taken artistic liberties at certain places (hence, 4 stars), the book is a delight. And yes....it is a very short re-telling....only 293 pages long.Just go for it.

I am waiting for a response to my complaint raised a few days back.

Very good product if picture included then I had given 5 star.

I've read the longer version of this (about 10 volumes) and find this version to be accessible for the average reader who is not a scriptural scholar. It tells the story of two warring families in Ancient India in a way that makes it easy to understand the moral issues and the results of a war that shook the world at that time and place. This version adds life to the story of heros and villians. There are times when the reader will laugh and times when they will cry and times when they will become numb with silence and grief. Although the author took some liberty in the translation (without wildly varying from the primary story), the result is a honest and powerful story that will not be forgotten. Well worth the read.

This version of the Indian classic tale, the Mahabharata is beautifully and clearly written. There are many characters in the tale and it sometimes gets a little confusing but that is not the fault of the author. William Buck has made every effort to be true to the original but make this story very readable for westerners. The momentum of the piece and the essence of the characters come through the text. I would heartily recommend this prose version of this epic poem.

The Mahabharata is a classic Hindu tale of the struggle of the Pandavas and the Kauravas for the Kingdom of Hastinapura. Arjuna leads the Pandavas to champion the cause of Prince Yudhishthira against the corrupt Duryodhana. Krishna (an incarnation of Vishnu) and other gods make routine appearances, bestowing blessings or curses on the major heroes. The Mahabharata in full form contains the Bhagavad Gita, which is of course classic Hindu scripture. The Mahabharata as it is retold here is not a direct translation, but an abbreviated retelling and summary the immense Hindu epic. Those fascinated with the fantastic and wild tales of Hindu heroes and gods, or simply intrigued by Hindu religion and culture in general should read this book.

This is a bunch of humorous, epic stories! The author did a wonderful job wording it so it’s easier to understand and envision. The stories themselves are so rich, and it’s an absolute delight to talk with others with; there’s so many things to catch.I totally recommend reading!

Great read! Great story! Interesting Characters! Definitely a book worthy to read if you are tired of American or British Lit. This Indian Epic teaches you so much about Indian culture, religion, and values.