तोरीबारी बाटा र सपनाहरु [Toribari Bata ra Sapanaharu]

by Parijat, पारिजात

A novel by Parijat

127 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Parijat was a Nepalese writer. Her real name was Bishnu Kumari Waiba but she wrote under the pen name Parijat. Her most acclaimed publication is Shiris Ko Phool (The Blue Mimosa), which has also been adapted in the literature curriculum of some colleges in some English-speaking countries like United States, England etc.

Reviews

[Aasara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rollercoaster of emotions in barely 121 pages! She started with nature and went on and on about dreams, feminism, power, money, crimes, sexism, poverty, existential crisis, freedom, patriarchy and many more. I think I loved it because I could relate to most of the things and also because she didn't mention names of any places and let us enjoy our own imaginations. Can't believe this book was published 45 years ago. Parijat really is sensational and was wayyyy ahead of her time. Hoping to read and reread all of her books throughout my life.

[Nirmal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Parijat marathon!!!!

[Devita Adhikari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was on a journey of freedom and change with this book. I wished it never ended. Wonderful writing.

[Sabin Chhetri · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novella follows the journey of a woman who embarks on an adventure with an older companion. As they travel through cities, villages, and hills, she encounters various people and reflects on the good and bad experiences along the way.

The writing style is typical of Parijat, known for her distinctive voice and approach to storytelling. If someone were to present a paragraph from one of her works without revealing the author's name, her fans would likely recognize it instantly.

Overall, the novella is an average read.

[Sudarshan Bhattarai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dreaming

[Us Adhikari · Rating 4 out of 5]

And I loved the authenticity, it's so natural, hence it feels personal.

[Jeevan Katel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhhhhhhh.... to be able to write like that...
Reminder to self to reread this after a decade or in my 40s.