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Cuckold [Kiran Nagarkar] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Cuckold Review: Bought for a reread. Good quality used book. - I got a great deal for a used version since I bought this for a reread. The book is a very interesting take on Rajput philosophy and maybe the reasons it didn’t sustain in the future. The ode to the principles and teachings of the most manipulative Indian God, Krishna is something that raises this book to a philosophical level without diverging from the stories of the characters. I love the plot of the relationships between everyone, the wife, the brother, the friend, father, the prince himself, just everyone. This counts as an epic maybe that comes second to Mahabharat, only that this is a fantasy. Review: gripping, engrossing and educational. - If you're looking to get a glimpse into the Rajput dynasty era, while enjoying an entertaining storyline, then this novel hits the jackpot. But please don't mistake it with an autobiography as its mostly a fiction.
| ASIN | 8172232578 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,219,297 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #54,164 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (363) |
| Dimensions | 9.84 x 1.97 x 7.87 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 9788172232573 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-8172232573 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 609 pages |
| Publication date | January 1, 2008 |
| Publisher | Harper Collins |
A**I
Bought for a reread. Good quality used book.
I got a great deal for a used version since I bought this for a reread. The book is a very interesting take on Rajput philosophy and maybe the reasons it didn’t sustain in the future. The ode to the principles and teachings of the most manipulative Indian God, Krishna is something that raises this book to a philosophical level without diverging from the stories of the characters. I love the plot of the relationships between everyone, the wife, the brother, the friend, father, the prince himself, just everyone. This counts as an epic maybe that comes second to Mahabharat, only that this is a fantasy.
M**N
gripping, engrossing and educational.
If you're looking to get a glimpse into the Rajput dynasty era, while enjoying an entertaining storyline, then this novel hits the jackpot. But please don't mistake it with an autobiography as its mostly a fiction.
M**T
One of the best books by an Indian author
One of the best books by an Indian author. This historical fiction is a must read. He brings to life the times of Rana Sangha through the eyes of his son Maharaj Kumar. The fact that maharaja Kumar is married to the to be Saint Meerabai is the icing on the cake. Maharaj kumar's ruminations about his life , ideas and times are a classic. Unputdownable.
D**.
Excellent book!
Recommendable to people who know a bit about India. Absolutely delightful to read, I felt I was in a film after reading the first paragraph. Brilliant language which has the power to make you chuckle or cry.
R**H
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A**A
Very refreshing point of view of Meera's husband who doesn't ...
Very refreshing point of view of Meera's husband who doesn't get mentioned much in the tale of Meera and her Lord.
C**I
KUDOS TO KIRAN NAGARKAR
kiran nagarkar is far ahead of all Indian writers. cuckold has no flab inspite of its length. the novel transports you to a bygone era and keeps you there. language, plot, technique - cuckold has it all and how. the character of kausalya stays fresh in the mind. the sahitya academy award in India is only the beginning, it deserves greater accolades. my greatest take is the character of the protagonist... we are able to relate to the prince because he comes across as someone we want to be. chandra mouli [...]
S**J
Five Stars
A must read.
M**A
La livraison est arrivée en retard mais en très bonne état.
K**A
Published in 1997, I was inspired to read the book after I heard Kiran Nagarkar speaking at the Times Lit Fest in 2017. Someone in the audience pointed out how relevant the book was to today’s times. I had to find out. It is. No doubt about that. The book is named after Bhoj Raj, the husband of Bhakti saint Meerabai. Kiran names him Maharaj Kumar and through his life, recounts the history of Mewar providing readers a fascinating insight into the minds and lives of the people who lived then. A fictionalized commentary on the politics, palace intrigues, society, religion, warfare and interpersonal relations of the times, it recreates the times of the 16th century splendidly. At first I couldn’t understand why somebody would choose to make the protagonist a weak and insipid character. Gradually however, the writer develops the positive and humane personality traits layer by layer. Genuine people had a tough time even then, when sycophancy, hypocrisy and aggressiveness were the traits that took you ahead of others. Maharaj Kumar is a genuine person, and suffers precisely because of this! Religion: Interesting comparisons between all the Hindu Gods and Lord Krishna, Jain temples and Hindu temples; especially humorous was how Christ the Lord would have appeared to Rajput rulers when presented with His image by Christian missionaries. Am not a practicing Jain but somehow felt proud of my Jain lineage after reading the book. Primarily moneylenders, the Jain community was a powerful one even when Rajputs and Mughals were ruling the roost in India. The ruling classes have been using religion to further their interests since times immemorial. More importantly, how the masses are swayed by the herd mentality, how ready they are to believe state propaganda, how tables are turned and fortunes ride on a roller coaster depending on how good your PR skills are! It is as true today as it was then. Politics: Doing good is one thing. Presenting it in the right way at the right time to the right audience is another. Even your biggest achievements could be twisted and projected in such a way to the public that they start baying for your blood. Love: A man can be in love with more than one. All are his true loves. He needs them all in different ways. Lust, obsession, loyalty, denial, self-effacement, possessiveness are all different forms of love. Self-doubt and self-righteousness assail everyone at different points in their lives. Our fears are our biggest enemies. I loved reading Cuckold.
A**R
An amazing book about historic romances, palace intrigues, politics of 16th century Mewar, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Kiran Nagarkar has researched his history in great detail to put together this fascinating novel. Certainly one of the best books of this decade. Enjoyed each one of its 600 pages.
A**A
great, awesome, fantastic. I could go on and on about praising the book. This story will stay with me forever. Thank you KIRAN NAGARKAR.
K**K
Don’t mistake the image as depiction of Amazon’s delivery. I received this book in perfect condition. It’s me who has carried this everywhere, stuffed it in my bags on travel. Stretched the reading over a couple of years because something always came in between. This book, this book. It has become my favourite. Probably because I am reading it from a point of view of someone who has grown up with tales of glory of Rajputs. Especially the great house of Mewar. Then there is Meera Bai and her devotion to my favourite god, Krishna. What is there not to like in the premise itself? The writing is the icing on the cake. It’s so so beautiful. We stay in Maharaj Kumar’s head all through 600 pages of it. Go through wars, scandals and turmoils in his life. Being surrounded by so many but still so alone. I had this distinct image of him when I heard the stories of Meera, a saintly husband of a saint who died too early but was by her side. But this book gives an insight in what could have been. It’s not factual, mostly fictional but it does seem like something that could have been. I am in love with this book.
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