About "The Timingila"
The Timingila, is a fast-paced thriller by Shon Mehta that explores themes of power, religion, transformation, and survival. Rooted in the fictional ancient world of Jivavarta, yet universal in its philosophical insights, the novel has garnered rave reviews and high ratings on Amazon and Goodreads.
Synopsis of "The Timingila"
Who is the hero of a story? The one who is brave and honourable, or the one who survives to tell the story?
Which is the more powerful weapon? The one that wins battles, or the one that wins the minds of people?
Set in the ancient land of Jivavarta, "The Timingila" is the story of Trishala, a weak kingdom at the mercy of its neighbours, and Tasvak, the unwanted child of its king.
When a series of unexpected events put Trishala under a tyrant's control, Tasvak is forced into a web of deception as he struggles to resurrect Trishala's lost glory. Along the way, he has to deal with fanatics, assassins, victims, and reformers. Facing manipulation and betrayal at every step, will Tasvak succeed?
A fast-paced thriller, the novel is written as a series of short chapters laced with sharp, memorable lines that reflect its philosophical depth. A few standout quotes include:
Which is the more powerful weapon? The one that wins battles, or the one that wins the minds of people?
Set in the ancient land of Jivavarta, "The Timingila" is the story of Trishala, a weak kingdom at the mercy of its neighbours, and Tasvak, the unwanted child of its king.
When a series of unexpected events put Trishala under a tyrant's control, Tasvak is forced into a web of deception as he struggles to resurrect Trishala's lost glory. Along the way, he has to deal with fanatics, assassins, victims, and reformers. Facing manipulation and betrayal at every step, will Tasvak succeed?
A fast-paced thriller, the novel is written as a series of short chapters laced with sharp, memorable lines that reflect its philosophical depth. A few standout quotes include:
“ May be I am villain in your story, but I am hero in mine.”
"Everybody dies, but some spend a whole life digging their grave."
"No brooding over old worries, let's start a new series. Forget about all the negativities, think of new possibilities."
"We all are wounded, we all are healers. Time changes, role changes."
Logline : Hunted by his own blood, prince Tasvak must master a deadly game of deception as he navigates betrayal, fanatics, and conflict of faiths to become an emperor whose legacy would shape the history of Jivavarta
Tag Line : “Maybe I am villain in your story, but I am hero in mine.”
Lexicon of Jivavarta
Timingila — The predator of predators, who destroys the powerful to remain free.(Believed to be incarnate in Tasvak, the First Emperor of Jivavarta)(The Timingila)
Learn more about the creation of this world in [Ask the Author: Shon Mehta on Jivavarta and World-Building]
ISBN-13 : 978-1703025859
Shon Mehta is an author and philosopher known for creating the Jivavarta Universe, a fictional setting used to explore sociopolitical themes, human resilience, and moral philosophy. Her work has transitioned from contemporary fiction to foundational academic material used in several countries.
I searched, there no country named Jivavarta. You are making it all up liar.
ReplyDeleteYour fantasy world is original and different; I was getting so bored with the usual Euro-centric, hero's-journey clichés. I haven't missed a single word!
ReplyDeleteGreat book! I would love to see The Timingila adapted into a film.
ReplyDeleteRead the whole novel in one sitting. This is the first time I did that.
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