Book Review 'Muna Madan'

 

 

REVIEW OF MUNA MADAN

Title of the book: Muna Madan

Author: Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Publisher: Sajha Prakashan

Characters: Muna, Madan, Bhote, Madan's mother, Madan's friends, etc.

Genre: Fiction

Published in: 1996

'Muna Madan' is a short narrative poetry written by the famous Nepali poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota. It carries a tragic story between the main characters, Muna and Madan. In this story, Madan is a young man who is prepared to travel abroad in order to provide a better life for his family. His wife, Muna, initially opposes his departure to a faraway country but ultimately agrees to his demands. The remainder of the novel chronicles their struggles as Madan attempts to earn a living in Lhasa and make it home safely to the waiting arms of his mother and his wife, while Muna tries to adapt to life without her husband. There are no antagonists in the book in the usual sense. The book doesn't explicitly state so but it is clear that social problems and the poor mindset of the people in the society act as the antagonists of the story.

The book shows how tough life can be in society. Madan represents young people who think they have to go to another country to have a better life. They believe they have to leave their families to make money and send it back home. Some of them never come back, and the ones who do find out their loved ones are gone. Muna represents all the moms, wives, and sisters who say goodbye to their family members with tears in their eyes, not knowing if they'll ever see them again.

This book shows how some men take advantage of young, innocent, and single women who don't have anyone to protect them. It also talks about the unfair treatment that still exists in Nepalese society. For example, there are men in the story who want to marry Muna even though they know she's already married. There's also a quote that talks about a person from a lower caste called Bhote. Muna Madan is a book that anyone can enjoy, no matter how old they are. It's written in simple language, so as long as you can read and understand Nepali, you'll be able to follow along. The book does a great job of making you feel like you're right there with the characters. The author pays attention to every little detail, but it doesn't feel overwhelming or fake.

The description of every scenery and every feeling is so real that one cannot help but feel as if they were Muna and Madan themselves, shivering in the coldness of the snow or feeling the pain of losing a loved one. An avid reader or an aspiring writer would easily identify this book as a masterpiece--one which is capable of playing with the hearts of the readers, enthralling them, and making them fall in love with the characters-- and a great example of a popular writing advice, 'show, don't tell.

In the book Muna Madan, there are some really deep quotes that make you stop and think. One quote talks about how wealth is like dirt on your hands - it doesn't really do much for you. It asks if it's better to be happy with what you have, rather than always wanting more. Another quote talks about how a person's actions are what make them great, not their social status. These quotes make you think about what's really important in life - is it worth chasing after money if it means losing the people you care about? And they also make you think about how we treat others, regardless of their background. It's a reminder that what truly matters is having a good heart and helping others.

If you love reading, you should totally check out Muna Madan! It's a super cool book from Nepal that even people who don't like reading will enjoy. The story is all about love, but it also has some really important messages hidden in there. It's written in a way that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Trust me, you won't regret giving this book a try!

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