Sivagamiyin sabatham is a historical adventure in my opinion which clearly briefs about art,dance,sculptures and historical incidents. Especially when Mahendravarman enters Vatapi as Vajrabahu from the hero side and Nilekesi enters Kanchi as Naganandhi from the villain side rises the expectations of reader.The end of the novel is an ultimate twist which reader would have never expected.
The wonderful historical novel depicts the period of Pallavas in their Golden age. The concept of love between a common girl and a crown prince is awesome. The details provided regarding the sculptures, dance and Ajantha caves kindles our interest.
One of the most beautiful books to show love as it happens(ed) in real life - that too from the perspective of either genders. Be it the initial days when Narasimhavarman longs to express his love to Sivagami or the instances when Sivagami "speaks" to the hero in her own dance style - each and every aspect is vividly portrayed. The best part is when Narasimhavarman gets to see Sivagami after his marriage - there can literally be no other way than Kalki's heart touching narration of both of their "love-pain". I really doubt even if any actor in any cinema can bring out the same feeling as when we read it.
The climax scene when Sivagami starts dancing again and Narasimhavarman drops a tear while watching the dance - is surely to bring a tear to any MAN reading it..