The Simoqin Prophecies , first published in 2003 in India, was critically acclaimed and an instant bestseller. It marked the beginning of Indian fantasy writing in English. Written with consummate ease and brimming with wit and allusion, it is at once classic SFF and subtle spoof, featuring scantily clad centauresses, flying carpets, pink trolls, and homicidal rabbits. Monty Python meets the Ramayana , Alice in Wonderland meets The Lord of the Rings , and Robin Hood meets The Arabian Nights in this novel--a ...
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The Simoqin Prophecies , first published in 2003 in India, was critically acclaimed and an instant bestseller. It marked the beginning of Indian fantasy writing in English. Written with consummate ease and brimming with wit and allusion, it is at once classic SFF and subtle spoof, featuring scantily clad centauresses, flying carpets, pink trolls, and homicidal rabbits. Monty Python meets the Ramayana , Alice in Wonderland meets The Lord of the Rings , and Robin Hood meets The Arabian Nights in this novel--a breathtaking ride through a world peopled by different races and cultures across mythology and history. The Prophecies foretell the reawakening of the terrible rakshas, Danh-Gem, and the arrival of a hero to face him. But heroes do not appear magically out of nowhere; they have to be found and trained. And sometimes the makers of prophecies don't know everything they need to know.... As the day of Danh-Gem's rising draws closer and the chosen hero is sent on a quest, another young man learns of terrible things he must do in secret and the difficult choices he must make in order to save the world from the rakshas.
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
I was walking through a bookstore one day looking for something new to read and, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a small soft cover copy of ?The Simoqin Prophecies? aggressively crammed between two enormous hard covers. I liberated it form it?s oppressors, read the first chapter and was instantly hooked. Samit Basu is able to blend fantasy, popular culture, and humor into a remarkable book; and I felt his writing style allowed the book playfully flow from chapter to chapter.
Not until I finished the last chapter did I realize it was only the first part of a three part series and instantly scoured the Internet to find part two, ?The Manticore?s Secret?.
I highly recommend this book and can honestly say it has become one of my favorite books of all time.
