Book Review: Eklo (एक्लो) by Buddhisagar
Book Review: Eklo (एक्लो) by Buddhisagar - Alaka Neupane Buddhi Ram Chapain, widely known by his pen name Buddhisagar (Nepali: बुद्धिसागर ) , is a distinguished Nepalese writer and poet born on 2 June 1981 in Kailali district of Nepal. He is renowned for his novels "Karnali Blues" and "Phirphire". From a young age, Buddhisagar exhibited a passion for writing, with his poems being featured on the radio. After completing his school education, Buddhisagar moved to Kathmandu where he pursued journalism at RR Campus. Before dedicating himself fully to writing, he worked as a journalist for Naya Patrika and Nagarik News. Buddhisagar's literary career took off with the publication of "Karnali Blues" in 2010. The novel, written in Nepali with dialogues in Tharu and the Jumli dialect, explores the relationship between the protagonist and his dying father. It received widespread acclaim and was translated into English by Prof. Michael J. Hutt, and publishe...