Shakuntala, Satyavati and now Kannaki.
It's always amazing to read male authors write about strong women with candour and admiration. I read Kannaki way back as a children's comic book, but was bewildered by its complexity. Mr. Utkarsh definitely simplifies the plot without destroying its beauty.
The plotline and characters cannot be judged by today's feminist standards. Kannaki may arouse impatience for her meek acceptance of the strayed husband, but the era was totally different. She doesn't merely tag along, but gently & firmly sets him on a constructive path after his colossal blunder. Her climactic deification is an indicator of the Indian mindset (still relevant) of elevating a woman to a goddess before she gets her due.
The language is simple. The poetry is charming.
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