Like many before me and many after me, I have been enthralled by the Mahabharat. Coming from a non-Hindu childhood, I was ignorant of the stories of the epic. Somewhere along the way, I picked up my first copy of the epic, an abridged version by Shanta Rameshwar Rao to familiarise myself with the characters and the general plot. This was followed by the work by R.K. Narayan. The culmination so far has been in the two volume work by Ramesh Menon.
The last one is exquisite in its simplicity an...

It is downright sexy !!
And Krishna is the sexiest...
I got my head out of the book only after I finished it. I have read Mahabharata written by other authors too, but I could not keep this one down. The description of the characters make it come out alive. I swear when I kept this book down, it called back to me to pick it up and keep reading (this is what I told my mum when she asked me go and have food :P)
The best version of Mahabharata I have read so far.
BUY IT !

This edition of Mahabharata is all you shall go for if you want to choose from the Mahabharat by different authors.

By a week's reserch on various sites, I came to know that I have to choose between this edition or the one by Late Mrs. Kamala Subramaniam's.

Let me tell you Mr. Menon has drawn lot of material from the edition by Kamala Subramaniam, which he duly acknoledges at the start of book. The only difference is that of price and length along with some more detailed explainations given...

Must Read. Delivery and condition perfect! The book was encased properly in a paper case and delivered properly !
This is one amazing rendition of Mahabharat with smooth flow and poetry like description for each and every scenario. Anyone who wants an in-depth view of the Mahabharat should read it.

Its an amazing book and the quality is also nice. Worthy of the price. However, i do believe that some of the instances in the book are not in harmony with the general perception of people of what really happened. I am only halfway through the book. Fingers crossed, Hoping for the best!!!

Simply no words to describe the book...the author's vocabulary and writing skills is great...his style of writing itself tells the reader that the author has a high aesthetic sense...the Gita part is awesome and enlightening...and among the whole lot of characters, lord krishna is by far the best...his enigmatic and lovable nature is well portrayed here and the author enlivens all the dialogues and encounters with his deep sense of writing...

Although there are many books available on this epic and having read few of them i can say this one truly stands out.Ramesh menon has portrayed the epic in a picturesque manner and its fascinating to see how the story unfolds.This book contains few additional stories and explanations which one might not find otherwise.
Although of a sheer size this book can really keep you engrossed.
Im in all praise for Ramesh menon after reading this book.For those who enjoy his writing style would recomme...

Great detailing

I enjoyed this book a lot, more so as we have grown up around the stories and legends. I think it connects with the first time Mahabharat reader very well, it is thoroughly enjoyable if you want to read it as a fantasy novel too. The beginning can be a bit slow but once you get into it, it moves quick.
Flipkart didn't send me both volumes at first but customer service was quiet good and the issue resolved soon. The second time I wanted to buy the set for a friend it was on sale but never did ...

Excellent rendition. Mr. Menon managed to give an authentic depiction of the Mahabharata to his readers in this two volume bookset. Readers who want to read the authentic story but don't have ample time in their hands should go for this edition of the timeless epic. Thoroughly enjoyed this.