This book is a fresh and modern interpretation of Mahabharata, one of the two oldest epics of India. I think Divakaruni deserves a lot of credit for being brave enough to write about a saga which has been reconstructed innumerable times over centuries.
       I remember when I first read Mahabharata as a child, I was in awe of Draupadi.She was the perfect daughter, perfect wife and the perfect queen. This story takes away all the enigma surrounding Draupadi’s character and makes her very approachable. I enjoyed reading about her childhood, her dreams and aspirations before her life became a series of tragedies. The sibling bond is very well portrayed.It made me want to read more about her brother, Drishtadhyumna(I had never really paid any attention to this character before).
                                   The writing is not very sophisticated. In fact, the prose gets repetitive at times. Overall, a quick and easy read. Any Indian mythology lover will definitely enjoy this.