THE FISHER QUEEN’S DYNASTY

This is the story of Satyavati, born to a king, abandoned by him, who grew up as a fisher girl, then turned into a cunning lady willing to go any extent to become a queen and safeguard her progeny. The grand matriarch of the Kuru family, instrumental in starting the events leading to the battle of Kurukshetra. The story shows Mahabharata in a new light, the back story of one of the most important characters- Bhishm who was born as Devavrat, his life story and the role of Satyavati in it.This book is mythology at it's best with exhaustive information and several intricacies minutely connected.A must read for everyone.See my full review on my blog intothedepthsofbooks.blogspot.com

The character of Satyavati is beautifully expressed in this novel. The relationship between Satyavati and Bhisma is portrayed very beautifully. Kavita Kane brings all character live in this novel. Kavita Kane all novels are based on female characters of Ramayan and Mahabharat. I found this novel very entertaining.

She is good at writing and finding subjects from a feminine perspective. Worth reading

This book generated a lot of eagerness in me because of its storyline. The story of a queen unheard of. It started with a race and finished with one too. But the parts in between seemed a little repeated. It could have been shortened a bit.Coming to the story, it might be a book to bring to the light the life of Satyavati. The reason for her ambitions. She is often seen as a cruel and a shrewd queen. That is there and more. Though time and again she defends herself, she did the same to Bhism- deprive him of his birthright. What I liked about the book the most was it sought not to justify Satyavati's actions and reasons but just presented them as they were. Good job! :-)

She had a disgusting smell, but she became 'Yojanagandha', a fragrant dame. She was called 'Kaali', but she became the queen to Shantanu, the powerful king of Hastinapur. From an ordinary fisherwoman, she evolved to be a mother of Ved Vyas, a strong matriarchal monarch and a visionary. She is Satyavati, the fisher-queen, 'Daseyi' a sates(wo)man, whose political skills even Bheeshma seems to be admiring. One goes on admiring and loathing her alternately while reading the novel.Satyavati altered a dynasty. One of which ended with Shantanu, Chitrangad and Vichitra Virya. She revived the bloodline with Ved Vyas, again her son, and Ambika and Ambalika. An empress to the T, she is shown concerned for nothing else but the kingdom. Ruthless and practical, avaricious, anxious and ambitious, she never fails to impress the reader as a human being. One stops feeling her strength at no point, and she never loses her focus on being a power-monger. The character becomes more extensive in the course of the novel, suiting to the title.There is a fresh perspective coming from Bheeshma's character as well. He is admired for the famous vow he took - of being a celibate and giving up his claim to the throne. To thicken the plot, we have one of his uncles and Shantanu's brother reproaching him for taking an oath which is detrimental and unpropitious for the dynasty. What transpires between the uncle and the nephew is a fact, or the writer's liberty is immaterial because this viewpoint is so valid.Going back to the protagonist, at the end of the novel, Satyavati is a humane and demystified woman who wishes for peace - eternal and worldly - both. In the queen's dynasty, we have other women viz. Kripi, Amba, Ambika, Ambalika and Parishrami (Vidura's mother) also leave their mark.This was my fourth one by Kavita Kane; waiting now to read 'Sarasvati's Gift'.

Very nicely told. Brings out the unseen shades of otherwise known characters like Bhishm. Satyavati was a woman made out of lust and fate and she fell pawn to these two things. Overall, a worthy read yet again from Kavita Kané.

Thank you so much for introducing us to satyavati a fisherman queen who stood strong to carve her name in the history whether we love her or hate her she created her own destiny and the destiny of kuru dynasty.Her relationship with bhism though delicate has been beautifully scripted.The language used creates every character in front of the eyes. For one week I have lived with these people of the past. Experiencing their joys, sorrow, the turmoils of their hearts. I have lived it all.In the end all I can say is the fishermen queens dynasty is like an old wine wish rare and most tempting.I have been intoxicated since I first saw its cover page.Truly a remarkable work.Eagerly awaiting for your next female character to become a part of my life.Priyanka

Bought this book after reading the book: Karna's Wife. Making a female protagonist and re- writing the Mythology is the author's greatest success.The story of Devavrata becoming Mahamahim Bhishma and his relationship with his step-mother Satyvati on carving the kingdom of Hastinapur. Lastly the things lead to the great War.The book is a good read to buy.

The beginning of the Mahabharata as told from queen Satyavatis perspective was interesting and probably never told this way… A clash between Satyavatis ambition and Bhishmas vow- I really enjoyed this!

The story is true to as we know it Not sure of Rishi Parushuramas involvement with fulfilling Amba’s search for someone to take revenge on Bhishma on her behalf. Readable

Book was very well written with some new information

Very well written with incisive analysis...will recommend to any one....Kavita Kane writes well I have read her five creations.....BKHANNA