Dwandv-Dinkar Goswami

Book: Dwandv: The Battle for The Gate
Author: Dinkar Goswami
Publisher: Self Published

Do you think that all of us have power that can be harnessed?

Dwandv: The Battle for the Gate is the first book in the series that takes place in the upper reaches of the Himalayas on and around K2. An Ashram exists on the mountain, shrouded in secrecy, where masters of a powerful Vital Knowledge live, and the mastery of this knowledge bestows immortality and siddhi. On the other side lives Bubba, a sinister master tantric had accessed this Vital Knowledge partially, and now controls a variety of supernatural beings. Asuras, looking for the Vital Knowledge, partner with Bubba to look for it. To save the world, Gerua is identified to receive the knowledge, and she along with her son Danta are trained at the Ashram to find the cosmic gate. Would she be able to fulfill her destiny, or would the dark forces win the battle for the gate?

The plot of the story is very well conceived and plotted. The timelines are crafted in an interesting manner, and the events take place sequentially, helping the reader connect with the story in greater detail. The author has taken time to explain the scenes on detail and it helps in creating a visual story to connect with the plot and the characters. The concept of the book has laid down the foundation of an interesting series that promises to be a gripping ride. I liked the idea of how ancient concepts have been given a scientific twist and included in the book. This lends an aura of authenticity as well as relatability to the story. Another interesting thing about the story is the alternative perspectives of events between Bubba and Gerua, which helps quite a lot on character development. I liked the way the book ends, and keeps the interest up for the next book in the series.

Coming to the characters, Bubba’s character, though antagonist, has been developed and plotted with extreme care. He has been described in detail, and through the course of the story, we see threads of his past unravelling. The second character that impressed me was that of Gerua, and the resilience she shows in the face of adversity. From the very first moment till the last page, we see Gerua battling her emotions, and her struggles are very well detailed and described.

Overall, an amazing start to a series that promises to be a roller-coaster ride!

The book scores a 4.25/5 for me.

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