Book Review – Bhuno by Orpheus Rayswarnadhir

‘Bhuno’ is a terrific Bengali novel written by Orpheus Rayswarnadhir that delves deep in the folktale/story that has its only vestiges but not the proper scaffold.

The story revolves around the disappearance of a father and son, Bhuno and Syamra, along with their white owl. That’s why the narrative is presented as a recovered story that someone has left for the townspeople. It is set against the backdrop of a ‘Maoist’ den called ‘Kolmikim.’

In its pursuing genre, the novel is classified as Young Adult Fiction, with a focus on classic themes. Additionally, the story seems to have elements of mystery or suspense due to the central disappearance.

The book explores the relationship between a father, a son, and their unusual companion, the white owl. The mention of "Kolmikim" and the "Maoist" connection suggests a story that delves into social or political issues, possibly related to insurgency or a specific historical context.

Talking about Maoist Den in the book, is referred to by the name "Kolmikim." A place or a concept that is central to the story, and that its nature is intertwined with the mystery of the characters' disappearance. The book's description states that to truly understand Kolmikim, the reader must delve into the story of Bhuno and Syamra. This suggests that "Kolmikim" is more than just a physical location; it's a key element of the narrative's classic prose and likely holds a significant metaphorical or thematic meaning.

Given the book's genre as Young Adult Fiction with classic themes, "Kolmikim" might be a representation of political or social conflict, a hidden sanctuary, or a place where the rules of society are different. The use of the term "Maoist" points to a backdrop of political and social unrest, hinting at a story that explores the complexities of such environments through the eyes of its characters.

The story is not a fast-paced thriller but a deliberate exploration of its characters and setting. The book's title and premise suggest a narrative with a strong sense of place and a focus on personal relationships amidst a larger, potentially turbulent, social landscape.

Comments

Poem Summary: Where The Mind Is Without Fear by Rabindranath Tagore

Poem by Rabindranath Tagore: Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free Where the world has not been broken up into fragments By narrow domestic walls Where words come out from the depth of truth Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit Where the mind is led forward by thee Into ever-widening thought and action Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake. Short Summary: This poem is written by Rabindranath Tagore during pre-independence days, when India was a colony of the British. The underlying theme of the poem is absolute freedom; the poet wants the citizens of his country to be living in a free state. According to the poem, we see that the poet is expressing his views there should be a country, like where people live without any sort of fear and with pure dignity…they should ...

Book Review: The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond

Among all Ruskin Bond books, The Blue Umbrella has, so far, gathered immense applaud from readers and critics alike. This is a short novel, but the kind of moral lessons it teaches to us are simply overwhelming. This is a story of Binya, a poor little girl living with her mother and an elder brother, Bijju, in a small hilly village of Garhwal. One day while herding her two cows back home, she stumbles upon some city people enjoying the picnic in the valley. She is enthralled to see them well-groomed and rich. She craves to be one like them and among many other things of their, a blue frilly umbrella catches her attention. She begins craving for it. On the other hand, the city people get attracted by her innocent beauty and the pendant in her neck. The pendant consists of leopard’s claw – which is considered a mascot widely in the hills. Binya trades her pendant off with the blue umbrella. The blue umbrella is so much beautiful that soon it becomes a topic of conversatio...

Character Sketch of Binya from ‘The Blue Umbrella’ by Ruskin Bond

The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond is a popular children’s story. It features Binya as the main character, though there are other important characters as well, but the story revolves around Binya and her little beautiful umbrella. The story is widely popular among children, thus it has also been included in the schools’ syllabus all across the country. Since it is often taught in the school, thus the character sketch of Binya is often demanded by students from year to year. Character Sketch of Binya from The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond Binya is the main character of the novel ‘The Blue Umbrella’ by Ruskin Bond. Her full name is Binyadevi. As in the hills or anywhere in India it is a kind of trend to call children with their short nicknames. Binya’s elder brother’s name is Bijju, whereas his real name is Vijay. Binya aged eleven is a hilly girl. She lives with her small family in the hills of Garhwal. Her father died when she was two years of age. For sustenance, the...

Kevein Books and Reviews

Search This Blog