Scion of Ikshvaku by Amish Tripathi

       Another book by Amish Tripathi. The first of Ramachandra series: Rama The Scion of Ikshvaku.
The expectations are naturally set if you have read the Shiva Trilogy series. Same with me.... I started with a high expectation. But I must say it didn't equate to Shiva Trilogy series. It wasn't boring but didn't hold my attention either..... The contradictions with the original Ramayana story that we have grown up with was a bit disturbing for me. For example it was a bit hard to ignore that this book depicts Rama as inauspicious especially by Dasharatha. Having said that I like the way Sita has been described as a strong woman with not just strong values but a capable warrior.
The book became interesting after the introduction of Vishwamitra maharishi. I also liked the descriptions of the war. Nicely depicted.
Overall it was a good read. I enjoyed it.