The Mahabharata by Jean-Claude Carriere (1987 BCE HC)

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.

What stands out about this novel is its deep sense of place.

A nice touch is the answer key at the back of this activity book.

The illustrated chapter openers set the tone for what follows.

The book is illustrated with silk-screened images on thick paper.

This novel feels like a conversation you don’t want to end.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it trusts the reader to connect dots.

This novel is a love letter to the art of storytelling itself.

The book is illustrated in a minimalist style that feels modern.

The writing in this novel is crisp and every word seems to matter.

A nice touch is how this novel uses letters to tell part of the story.

What stands out about this novel is its deep sense of place.

A nice touch is the illustrated colophon describing the typeface.

What stands out about this history book is the illustrated battle maps.

A nice touch is the glossary of terms used in this activity book.

You will find that this novel has a quiet power that sneaks up on you.

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

This novel is a delicate balance of light and shadow throughout.

You will find that the illustrated scene breaks are like mini paintings.

You will find that this novel doesn’t rush a single moment.