A tale of vengeance and loss

‘Marikholako Dhungo’ by JB Darlami follows the story of a soldier whose life is shaped by the brutal realities of civil war.

‘Marikholako Dhungo’ by JB Darlami is a novel rooted in the author’s experiences and observations of the Nepali civil war. Serving as a powerful testament to the horrors of war that engulfed the nation, the book delves into the story of Balidan Rokamagar, a Maoist soldier. Through his journey, the novel portrays the devastating events that shaped that era (1996 to 2006).