Simian has a very innovative take on the Ramayan. What enthralled me most is the visual depiction. There are pages of build up in between where the graphics build a scene and Vikram very poignantly paints vignettes, which will remain with you forever ! Outstanding debut !

Simian is not just a rewrite or another point of view, it is much more than that. The author has beautifully put forth his perspective via a brilliantly done black and white artwork and impressive writing. The art work takes some getting used to, but cross the first few pages and you wont be able to put it down until you reach the last page.

It is an experience you should not miss out on while you read the two part volume, and the only thing missing is that the story is not yet complete.

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I don't usually read mythology based books but my friend kept telling me that I should read it. To make her happy I read her copy of Simian. The first 4 or 5 pages took a little to get into because I don't usually read comic books or graphic novels but then I found myself being drawn in further. I LOVE the way he tells the story! I had never seen the Ramayan like this! I read it in one sitting! which is really unusual for me. It's in black and white, and that works for it! The writing is grea...

I'll be honest, I decided to buy the book after being intrigued by the amazing cover art. I hardly read the first line of the synopsis and jumped to purchase the book , thinking this was a story about Bheema.

So what did I feel when I opened the first page ? Utter disappointment. The pages were in black & white, the art was weird AND the story had nothing to do with Bheema , but just another re-telling of Ramayana.

However, I continued reading (as I had already bought it). Then everything c...

It has to be one of the best books i have ever read. Profound, thought provoking and asks all the right questions. The characters and the writing will always be etched in my mind forever. Brilliant illustrations. Must read.