One of the most beautiful books to show love as it happens(ed) in real life - that too from the perspective of either genders. Be it the initial days when Narasimhavarman longs to express his love to Sivagami or the instances when Sivagami "speaks" to the hero in her own dance style - each and every aspect is vividly portrayed. The best part is when Narasimhavarman gets to see Sivagami after his marriage - there can literally be no other way than Kalki's heart touching narration of both of their "love-pain". I really doubt even if any actor in any cinema can bring out the same feeling as when we read it. The climax scene when Sivagami starts dancing again and Narasimhavarman drops a tear while watching the dance - is surely to bring a tear to any MAN reading it......after all, how many get married to their loved ones?? I've never been to Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuran or Vathapi, but now I feel like I've been there for long! I've never admired some one dancing Bharatham before, but I did when Sivagami danced in the Kanchi palace! I've never seen elephantry bulldozing a fort, but I did when Narasimhavarman's army attacked the Vathapi fort!One must not stop with Ponniyin Selvan. Read Sivagamiyin Sabatham. It has got a lot more than the former.
What do You think about Sivakamyin Sabatham (2000)?
An excellent historical novel with political intrigue, war and love...
—Neha
Totally felt like living in 7th century while reading the novel...:)
—Shelley
