I got Vichitra Chitan by Venkatraman Divakar from Venkat sir the other day. I read at a rapid pace and completed the book in 5 hrs. The book was gripping. I would easily rate the book the best out of the 3 Divakar has written. Though in the foreword it is said the story's pace is like going up in the mountain in a steady pace at the start and half way through it is like coming down at a rapid pace, i never felt that. The story is very well paced and pretty interesting.
All in all it was a great read and I surely believe this would be a grand success. Congrats Divakar sir for this great work.
Contrary to siva's experience, i have not been able to proceed at his pace ( which is what i would normally do with other novels)..this was warranted by the author's mature handling of a delicate subject...backed by immaculate language, profound knowledge, impeccable background research and entralling storyline. every line ( right from the introduction quote from namalvar) has a deep impact - asking questions and giving you answers. after every page you know that your traditinal opinion n beliefs are being shaken ....akin to manmadan hitting you with his arrows....its not the impact but the after effects that leaves you with a sublime feeling....splendid work sir..i am fortunate to have landed up at the right place at the right time