Kalo Gondi (Bengali Version)

• Writer: Mriganka Bhattacharya

• No. of Pages: 163

• ISBN: 9788196016791

• Genre: Social Novel

• Format: Hardcover

• Publisher: Boi Bondhu

Description of the Book
The backdrop of the novel Kalo Gondi is the remote village of Nizhumpur. Following the abrogation of Article 370, the anger and dissatisfaction that flared up in the paradise of Kashmir also touched the peaceful town of Nizhumpur. Much like how literature transcends borders and connects distant countries and times through alienation and thought threads, this novel blends the world of Nizhumpur with Kashmir. It intertwines themes of love and unlove, gratitude and betrayal, faith and broken trust, loyalty and jealousy, envy and affection—capturing the complex emotional contrasts of the human heart.

The second part of the novel, titled Khadi Gondi, paints a vivid picture of the COVID-19 affected days. It narrates the struggles of migrant workers, walking tirelessly back to their homeland from distant places. It also reflects how that devastating time left its mark on the lives of the common middle-class people. The novel also subtly introduces a pair of knocking birds, adding a layer of deeper symbolism. Through their personal experiences, readers will be able to recognize the terrifying days of the pandemic in this poignant and evocative narrative.