The Krishna Key, Chanakya’s Chant, and The Rozabal Line…. Thankfully
that’s the order in which I read the 3 creations of Ashwin Sanghi; yet less
than half-way through the last one. And I’m already having second thoughts on whether
to complete this one, or relieve myself from the overdose of research that rather
leads to a very mystifying storyline.
The story (or should we say excerpts from history) revolves
around different timelines from B.C. to A.D. to the present day. Well, I could
have fairly attempted to manage that, but Ashwin Sanghi wanders with his knowledge
of history across the globe at the same time. And not to forget, his simultaneous
endeavour to connect to several religions deviates you from the main storyline…
if at all there is one!
The writer loses grip over your interest, as there is no one
central character to the tale. The plot is interesting, but it takes a toll on
you to be connected to the same. With 2 new characters being introduced on
every other page, you are nothing but left baffled.
I think I will yet make an effort to complete this book, but
this time… I will attempt at reading it at a stretch. Hoping that will make
some sense…!
-- VAISHALI PARGAONKAR
