Holud Bosonto (হলুদ বসন্ত)

• Author: Buddhadeb Guha (বুদ্ধদেব গুহ)

• Publisher: Ananda Publishers (আনন্দ পাবলিশার্স)

• Pages: 96

• Language: Bengali

• Genre: Romance, Fiction

Description:
A poignant tale of unrequited love, Holud Bosonto delves into the depths of pure, selfless emotions. Engineer Riju finds himself deeply in love with Noyona, the younger sister of his friend Sujoy. However, Noyona does not reciprocate his feelings. Despite writing numerous letters, Riju receives no response, as Noyona only sees him as her brother’s friend.

Riju’s emotions remain unwavering—just a glimpse of Noyona melts away his exhaustion, anger, and sorrow. Even when he sees her with someone else, he silently suppresses his pain and continues to love her from a distance. The novel beautifully captures the agony of unspoken love, the longing for a beloved who remains just out of reach, and the bittersweet nature of memories that linger long after love has been lost.

Reader’s Perspective:
Every line of this book leaves a deep impression. Buddhadeb Guha masterfully blends nature and emotions, painting a vivid picture of love and longing. The final lines of the book resonate profoundly, encapsulating the silent sacrifice of a love that asks for nothing in return:

"One day, Noyona will understand that I will never again go to her with my begging bowl, shamelessly pleading for love… It’s better if we don’t meet, if we don’t speak. Let my wild desires remain buried within my heart… But may Noyona always be happy."