Prastuti Parba

• Author: Suman Mohanty
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350404522
• Pages: 176
• Weight: 314 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

About the Book:

In the fabric of life, every moment is a preparation for the future, shaping human relationships and responsibilities. Prastuti Parba is a deeply emotional novel that explores the complexities of relationships, isolation, and self-discovery.

• Shruti, seeking independence, struggles with unresolved tensions in her life.
• Her sister, Shreyasi, battles the emotional turmoil of childlessness, while her professor husband, Sugata, remains detached in his own world.
• Their marital bond gradually strengthens, yet Shruti’s strained relationship with Timir remains fractured.
• Timir, once inseparable from his close friend Kanad, now finds himself alienated.
• An unexpected friendship with adventurous Jaydeep reshapes his perspective, pulling him out of his self-centered, reclusive existence.
• Meanwhile, Avantika, confined by her responsibilities toward her ailing father, fights her own loneliness.

As Jaydeep, Kanad, Avantika, and Sugata enter Timir’s life, he slowly learns to embrace change, responsibility, and the warmth of relationships. The novel captures the essence that life is not just about personal happiness but about fulfilling responsibilities.

Yet, some voids remain unfilled—because perhaps, time prepares everyone differently, and true success lies in the future’s unseen tests.

About the Author:

• Suman Mohanty was born on July 23, 1970, in Medinipur, West Bengal.
• Completed M.A. in English from Kalyani University and pursued a career in teaching.
• Began writing in the mid-90s, contributing to various literary magazines.
• His short stories have been published in Desh, Sananda, Anandabazar Patrika, and Ebela.
• Notable story collections:
  • Lakshmanrekha (2002)
  • Aparichita O Anyanya Galpo (2006)
  • Doshti Galpo (2008)
  • Shunya Samudra Periye (2014)
• His first novel, Prastuti Parba was originally serialized in Sharadiya Unish Kuri (1421 Bengali Year).
• Also a poet, he has written for Desh, Krittibas, Anandabazar Patrika, and Sananda.
• Published poetry collection: Surjasta Opera (2010).
• Passionate about music and lively discussions with friends.