SITA'S SISTER

Author - Kavita Kane

My Rating - 4/5

I've always liked reading books from the perspective of different characters. And one such book is the Ramayana where stories are told from the point of view of different characters.

This book is the story from Urmila's perspective. The book is wonderful and sad. Sita's bravery, sacrifice and difficulties are known to all of us. But reading the book from Urmila's perspective gave it a new light. A lot of unknown facts about her life are told and it is extremely well written. Her love for Lakshman, their separation, her beautiful paintings and her interest in gaining knowledge and of course her unique anger.

There is a secret of Kaikai revealed here that I had not heard or read in any version of Ramayana so far and it was fascinating. Also, this version of the story does not talk about Urmila accepting the sleep of Lakshman because he wanted to stay awake always to protect his brother and sister-in-law.

Overall, it's a fabulous book, really sad story and is recommended to all mythology lovers and those who like reading the story from various characters perspective.