I had noticed Ashok Banker's books on the shelves of bookstores for a very long time and despite my keen interest in religion/mythology, I never felt I would enjoy them. Until now. I could not put this book down. The beauty of this book and Mr. Banker's writing lies in the detail. You may have heard or watched the stories of Krishna like so many of us before, but this book will make you feel like you are THERE. Right there. Watching, as Vasudeva confronts Kansa, as Kansa throws Vasudeva in jail. You will not be able to put this book down. It is recommended for everybody - readers, non-readers, the pious, the non-pious ... everybody. For a Krishna-bhakt like me, reading this was that much more special and spiritual but even beyond that, this is just a great story, in the truest sense of the word. I am a great fan of Banker's Ramayana series and hence was really excited to find this first of a proposed 8-part series on Krishna's life and times. Krishna being my favourite from all the gods and deities having grown on a healthy diet of Shrimad Bhagwat Puran and Sukhsagar. I finished the book on one flight from Delhi to Bangalore so I can't say that it was not unputdownable. I was a little disappointed that Kamsa seemed so unidimensional . Banker's Ravana was a multi-layered, complex character and in comparison Kamsa falls very flat. Maybe because Kamsa in general was a lesser man than Ravana, or maybe the character will develop in the coming volumes, which I am looking forward to.
What do You think about Slayer Of Kamsa (2010)?
If it takes a community to raise a child, then it surely takes a nation to build an epic.
—ironman00007
Nothing great. Ashok Banker should focus on the story and not get too philosophical.....
—leele96
I find his writing sticks well to people who know little about mythology like myself
—jenna
Mediocre ! I just hope that the next part is better.
—sealia
cant wait to get hold of the 2nd!
—UltimateHungerGamesFan
