The story, though set in an ancient era, draws definite parallel to modern day society, where the woman in the backdrop, through her silent but strong attributes, define the course of several lives. The dark, unwhetted love that Draupadi feels for Karna, silently drives the kings to the intense battle, that is known as Mahabharata. Though it will be too simplistic and totally out of context to attribute the entire Mahabharata to one unrequited love, the first person narration from the regal lady, brings forward the forceful character that changed the course of history.
The book is a must read to understand the intricacies of the era, to fall head over heels in love with the man called Karna, to understand the fragility in the strength of characters like Dhristyadyumna, Drona and several others, and most importantly to relate to a lady who never forgave Arjuna, for sharing her body and spirit with four others, and led the entire life pining for a man who she believed would have behaved otherwise.
Very modern in its conflicts between Kunti and Draupadi, it’s passion for revenge, its depiction of love and ambition, the characters as seen through the eyes of Draupadi, give a new facet to the often narrated story of Mahabharata.
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