Ajaya: Roll of the Dice is a 2013 Indian novel of mythological fiction written by Anand Neelakantan. The first installment of the Ajaya series, it tells the story of the Kauravas.Samhita Chakraborty (26 August 2015). Anand Neelakantan is turning Indian Mythology on its head!. The Telegraph (Calcutta). Retrieved 6 October 2017. As opposed to the usual tale told from the point of view of the victors, this entire story is written from Duryodhana's point view.Ankita Katdare (25 February 2014). Ajaya – Roll Of The Dice | Book Review. indiannerve.com. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
Reception Hindustan Times writes, "Neelakantan got Ravana to steal Rama’s thunder as the hero of the Ramayana. He dismantled long-cherished beliefs of good and evil, questioning the idea of victory and defeat. Asura sold more than a million copies, but Neelakantan is far from finished. Now, Ajaya: Roll Of The Dice, takes on the Mahabharata, this time focusing on the ‘unconquerable’ Kauravas."Apekshita Varshney (18 January 2014). Retelling Mahabharata: why Kauravas are villain-heroes to Anand Neelakantan. Retrieved 6 October 2017. The Indian Nerve rated it 3.5 out of 5 stating "The simple and gripping writing style coupled with fast-paced story throughout the book is sure to make you enjoy the book."
References
Further reading Gala, Heta. Book Review | Roll Of The Dice. tell-a-tale.com. Rammohan, T. “India will bleed from a thousand cuts” Book Review: Ajaya Book 1-Roll of the dice. ramasya.com. Yashwant. Ajaya: Roll of the Dice – Anand Neelakantan | Book Review (Epic of the Kaurava Clan # 1). idlebrains.org.
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