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Review of Buddhisagar's Masterpiece Karnali Blues 




In high school, I had always heard a lot about Buddhisagar, particularly his book "Karnali Blues".  I got that book in early February (maybe around February 3), and I finished it today (February 21st). I love this book. This book and the stories in it are something else; they have made me realize the value of bonds. We often see stories of mothers in a lot of novels, but this story is about a father—a great father instead. The story reminded me of my own childhood and made me appreciate my relationship with my father even more.


Karnali Blues is the story of a father as depicted from his son’s perspective. The plot began with the narrator recalling his childhood as he rushes to see his father, who is in his last stage of life. The story is very nostalgic and emotional.


The story is told from the perspective of an adolescent teenage boy who has described his childhood and his father, who was no less than a hero to him as he met all of his needs during his childhood, and how he has recently realized who his father was as a person. The stories of Chandre, Bhagiram, and Mamata Didi, along with other characters, have a lot to offer and a very unique story as well. The perspective of life can be found within oneself, but the way in which the perspective will evolve will only come from seeing the stories of other people. This story lived up to its billing, and no one will be sorry once they read it. This book has taught me what it is like to change and how it could affect the people around you once you change so drastically.


The sacrifice made by his father is heart-touching and teaches a lot about life. He has suffered a lot to give his son the best life he can have. From leaving his family's share in Surkhet to selling his pharmacy, his story is about suffering—a father suffering for his child. Even the narrator recognizes himself while describing his father and sees himself as significantly contributing to his father's suffering. The narrator is a wicked yet good-hearted guy whose childhood has been kind of notorious. His stories with Chandre are very funny to read. He is basically the child you despise but like if he is around for a short period of time.


As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "If life were predictable, it would cease to be life and be without flavor." This statement perfectly fits the story of Karnali Blues, as the Chisapani Bridge changed the town's entire destiny.


Buddhisagar's writing is exceptional and very different. This story will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you realize things about your life and your childhood. Certain lines, particularly those written in the Khas language, were difficult for me to understand, but the story as a whole is endearing and heartfelt. The epilogue even made me shed a few tears.

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