Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Review: Ashwin Sanghi's Thriller Blends History, Action
Imagine a book that's like a mix of Indiana Jones, Dan Brown, and Robert Ludlum.
'The Ayodhya Alliance' is that book!
It tells a story about a powerful, ancient force that impacts modern India.
The story jumps between the past and present, with characters like Ravana and a modern industrialist named Aditya Pillai.
The book has action, mystery, and a bit of romance.
It explores ideas about strength and peace, but some readers may find it needs more depth in its portrayal of certain ideas.
The reviewer points out both the book's improvements and some weaknesses.
Ashwin Sanghi's 'The Ayodhya Alliance' is a blend of religion, terrorism, and action.
The plot involves a mysterious force with ancient roots, impacting modern India.
The story spans millennia, featuring characters from Ravana to modern-day industrialists.
Key characters include Aditya Pillai and Somi Kim, whose adventure leads them to the source.
The review notes both strengths in plot and character development, as well as weaknesses.
- Who
- Ashwin Sanghi, the author, Aditya Pillai, and Somi Kim are key characters.
- What
- A review of Ashwin Sanghi's novel 'The Ayodhya Alliance'.
- When
- Spanning millennia, from ancient times to the present day.
- Where
- From subcontinental India to Korea.
- Why
- To explore a blend of religious themes, terrorism, and action, and to present a solution to a modern military problem.
Mixed Review
Mixed Review
Depth of Indic thought
Mixed Review
Some readers may find it worth a read as a thriller.
Mixed Review
Any genuine understanding of Indic thought requires some more research and reflection.
- Author
- Ashwin Sanghi
- Title
- The Ayodhya Alliance
- Genre
- Thriller
- Publisher
- Harper Fiction
- Pages
- 538
- Price
- Rs 599