1. Percy Jackson & The Sea Of Monsters - Rick Riordian (2005-09) ; Fantasy adventure, mythology
The Titans Curse
The Battle Of The Labyrinth
The Last Olympian
A series of five books with Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief leading the list is told by the protagonist Percy Jackson who is a demi-god meaning that he's the son of Greek god Posiedon and a mortal woman who is his mother. The book's main theme is reinventing greek mythology in the present modern setting of US. The books are laden with american teenage humour and appreciable action pieces. The books are a quick read which could work as a nice substitution for a no-good bollywood movie. Those people who are thorough in their mythology fundas or have passed the stage where going near the young adult section in a bookstore is beneath them will not regret in missing this book.
2. The Immortals Of Meluha (Book 1) - Amish Tripathi ; Historical fiction, action-adventure
The book starts with our hero Shiva deciding to start a new life in a new place known as meluha for his group. There he drinks a potion called somras which makes his neck shine blue; therefore according to a prophecy he is proclaimed as the saviour of meluha and the destroyer of evil who have come to help help them, and the rest of the book deals with whether shiva accepts this responsibility and if so he is confronted with the nature of evil, and other such questions? A very interesting book from an indian author who succeeds in combining mythology and history to give a very enjoyable read. With action- good, language- simple & understandable for masses, dialogues - at times taking a philosophical tone in matters of good and evil. This book is wholesome fun and a great way to start historical fiction genre.
3. The Secret Of The Nagas (Book 2) - Amish Tripathi
Picking up right where book 1 ended, The Secret Of The Nagas exceeds all expectations laid out by Immortals of Meluha. The book is high on somras and the twists will catch you off-guard if you aren't careful enough. The book ends with a i-knew-he-would-be-alive cliffhanger while leaving you gasping for more. Secret of the Nagas is faster, cleverer and much better than its predecessor with the signs pointing to a very satisfying finale for the fans.
It would not be prudent on my part to suggest buying this book without reading Immortals of Meluha first.
The Titans Curse
The Battle Of The Labyrinth
The Last Olympian
A series of five books with Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief leading the list is told by the protagonist Percy Jackson who is a demi-god meaning that he's the son of Greek god Posiedon and a mortal woman who is his mother. The book's main theme is reinventing greek mythology in the present modern setting of US. The books are laden with american teenage humour and appreciable action pieces. The books are a quick read which could work as a nice substitution for a no-good bollywood movie. Those people who are thorough in their mythology fundas or have passed the stage where going near the young adult section in a bookstore is beneath them will not regret in missing this book.
2. The Immortals Of Meluha (Book 1) - Amish Tripathi ; Historical fiction, action-adventure
The book starts with our hero Shiva deciding to start a new life in a new place known as meluha for his group. There he drinks a potion called somras which makes his neck shine blue; therefore according to a prophecy he is proclaimed as the saviour of meluha and the destroyer of evil who have come to help help them, and the rest of the book deals with whether shiva accepts this responsibility and if so he is confronted with the nature of evil, and other such questions? A very interesting book from an indian author who succeeds in combining mythology and history to give a very enjoyable read. With action- good, language- simple & understandable for masses, dialogues - at times taking a philosophical tone in matters of good and evil. This book is wholesome fun and a great way to start historical fiction genre.
3. The Secret Of The Nagas (Book 2) - Amish Tripathi
Picking up right where book 1 ended, The Secret Of The Nagas exceeds all expectations laid out by Immortals of Meluha. The book is high on somras and the twists will catch you off-guard if you aren't careful enough. The book ends with a i-knew-he-would-be-alive cliffhanger while leaving you gasping for more. Secret of the Nagas is faster, cleverer and much better than its predecessor with the signs pointing to a very satisfying finale for the fans.
It would not be prudent on my part to suggest buying this book without reading Immortals of Meluha first.
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