Dwipa is a story that tells tales which were adapted from the Panchatantra, a collection of simple, engaging stories about interconnected animal tales, to awaken the intelligence of powerful Indian kings' idle sons. These ancient tales, which date back to India before 300 BCE and have been reimagined in a Canadian setting with a tropical theme, are still relevant in today's society. Dwipa's stories combine the disparate cultures of Indian and Canadian for the benefit of impressionable brains in our society.
The stunning photographs dotted throughout the book were what I like most about it. pictures of someone near a lake where animals were swimming, someone in a tree, and lots more stunning artwork. The familiarity and memories it evoked while reading this novel was something I really loved as well. Although I am not of Indian ancestry and have not grown up around Indian culture, I lent the book to a friend who is and asked them what they thought of it. The reply stated that he only had good things to say about the book and that Tales of Dwipa brought back memories of his youth.
The opportunity to learn about Indian culture and mythology was another aspect of the book that I particularly like. India is one of the oldest countries in the world, and I find its history to be fantastic and fascinating.
I heartily suggest this book to everyone who is interested in Indian history or culture!