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**softy54534** · 10-17-2005, 08:00 AM

Hi guys,

These are both historical NOVELS. You need some amount of imagination about events/people that happened. The novelist ought to be able to make the reader enjoy the read, and if possible grab a couple of "historical messages". Both do these. Reading more than that would be inappropriate. If someone wanted exact historical accounts, they should not be reading the NOVELS. I had been a huge fan of both, and I think Sandilyan kindles young adults imagination. I had been in those battle grounds on more than many occassions thinking about strategies. Kalki has a shot of reality. You feel almost helpless about certain situations. It all depends on the appeal you want to have on a given day.

Cheers

10-17-2005, 08:00 AM	#3
softy54534 Join Date Apr 2007 Posts 5,457 Senior Member	Hi guys, These are both historical NOVELS. You need some amount of imagination about events/people that happened. The novelist ought to be able to make the reader enjoy the read, and if possible grab a couple of "historical messages". Both do these. Reading more than that would be inappropriate. If someone wanted exact historical accounts, they should not be reading the NOVELS. I had been a huge fan of both, and I think Sandilyan kindles young adults imagination. I had been in those battle grounds on more than many occassions thinking about strategies. Kalki has a shot of reality. You feel almost helpless about certain situations. It all depends on the appeal you want to have on a given day. Cheers
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