Shekhar Kapurĭivakaruni gives us a racy and romantic tale, the story of not just Draupadi and the god Krishna, but also of the most tragic hero in the whole wide world – Karna. You won’t stand to hear Draupadi called a kritya ever again -Hindustan Timesĭivakaruni gives us a racy and romantic tale, the story of not just Draupadi and the god Krishna, but also of the most tragic hero in the whole wide world – Karna. Read this poignantly told book for yourself. Simple, lucid, each word carefully considered as the heroine unfolds the different layers of the Mahabharat through conversations, stories and dreams -India Today Tracing Panchaali’s life (from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna to marriage, motherhood and her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands’ most dangerous enemy – it’s a deeply human story about a woman born into a man’s world. Divakaruni consistently puts forth women characters as the lead in all of her works and in The Palace of Illusion Draupadi is celebrated as exquisite feminist icon. Narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, The Palace of Illusions finally gives a woman’s take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharat. Palace of Illusions is known for its first person narration of Draupadi’s life from her birth from fire to her death.
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