Official Review: Kamayakshipuram by Biju Vasudevan

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Official Review: Kamayakshipuram by Biju Vasudevan

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Kamayakshipuram" by Biju Vasudevan.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Kamayakshipuram is a fictional novel by Biju Vasudevan. This book is 184 pages and 26 chapters. I will be recommending this novel to lovers of a fictional story with erotic contents. This book contains sexually explicit material. Therefore, read with caution.

Kamayakshipuram is a town which is now in critical condition. In Kamayakshipuram, the sun is scorching, the water supply is erratic and inadequate, drought and associated famine are dominant, and death and deprivation are everywhere. The Kamayakshi Amman (The Tantric Presiding Demon Goddess of Kamayakshipuram) is displeased with her people. There is an urgent need for a solution to be found, if not, the town and it's people will end up in destruction. Only a man who has the seven qualities needed by the Goddess can save the town.

Prakash is from a middle-class family in Hosur. He is a computer engineer who was married off to the daughter of the highest bidder by his parent. He had been married to Padma for some time and there is no fruit of the womb. Padma was desperate to have a child for she was tired of the constant insults from her mother-in-law. They met with a sorceress who asked Prakash to embark on a pilgrimage to Kamayakshipuram to seek advice from the head priestess. He did not know that the journey will change his life forever as he found himself in “The House of the Walking Dead”.

Will the journey be fruitful? What will happen to Prakash? What is the faith of the town?

I always love a book which surprises me. This book did just that. It is religious, sexual and interesting. I enjoyed every bit of it. The storyline really got to me as the author carefully made it relatable. The book states good reasons why humans had gone far away from Supreme Beings. It also brings to view that ways of a Supreme Being is far beyond human comprehension and understanding.

The book rightly depicts the culture of Indian people concerning marriage. I was shocked at first when I read about Prakash’s parent offering him to the highest bidder for marriage. This prompts me to research about Indian culture on marriage. I can now boldly say that the information was accurate.

I love the character of Nagamma. The author did a good job on this character as she speaks words that are poetic. I also enjoyed reading the dialogue between Padma and Prakash as it rightly depicts their frustration concerning child issue.

The book is still in need of little editing because of the few errors that I noticed. These errors did not affect the flow of the story.Therefore, I rate Kamayakshipuram 4 out of 4 stars.

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This book has a lot of dimensions to it. It talks about the spiritual relationships between human beings and their God or a demon. It highlights the effects of a childless marriage, and also touches on eroticism. These are all relatable issues to most persons. Thank you for your comprehensive review.
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I always love it when a book teaches you something new about different cultures. I'm glad you liked the book.
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While I enjoy this genre, there is something that turns me off from this book, like the demon goddess. I think I'll pass, but thanks for the review.
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I've always been a fan of the Indian culture but offering your child to the highest bidder in marriage doesn't sit well with me. Sounds like a great book though, thanks for a great review!
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This book interestingly explores the Indian culture, not only on marriage, but on childlessness, and also on religious beliefs. These kind of stories are not common, therefore are a welcome change. The caution though that the book contains explicit sexual material makes me hesitate to go for it, however. Thank you for this review!
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I think this is a book I might enjoy reading. The blend of religion, culture and sex looks intriguing. Also am eager to know more on India culture and norms and this looks like a mine. I enjoyed reading your review its so detailed, thanks.
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From your summary of this book, I would love to read it.I just hope the editing issues would not interrupt the flow of the story as you said.Thanks for the wonderful review.
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It would be interesting to learn some Indian culture in a furious narration. It's just that the book has very many dimensions. Thanks for the insightful review.
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I can hardly pronounce the title of this book.I would have preferred if it was in English.
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