Published in 2019, Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta is the third book in the Ram Chandra series. The epic mythological fiction book is authored by Amish, an Indian author known for his best-selling mythological fiction books.
In Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta, Amish provides a more unique portrayal of Raavan than the traditional text. The narrative takes us from the youth of Raavan to his evolution as a wealthy ruler of Lanka. He is shown as someone who had a lot of deep scholarly knowledge. Though he is capable of great cruelty, his bond with his brother Kumbhakarna is too strong for him.
Through this novel, Amish has given a fresh perspective on Raavan, delving deeper into his motivations, ideals, and the situations that shaped him. Amish’s writing style is powerful; it has a lot of vivid imagery. The author knows well how to blend historical facts with mythology.
Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta is a must-reading book, as it is one of the greatest representations of India’s epic, the Ramayana. The author has not presented Raavan just as a negative character, as he has made him a complex character who has his own ideals, experiences, reasons, and beliefs.