Hidden struggles in society

Ashok Thapa’s collection of short stories ‘Santapko Dhoon’ tackles taboo subjects like vaginal trauma, toxic masculinity, and incest.

I had never encountered topics like vaginal trauma, toxic masculinity, incest, or adultery in any book by a Nepali author until I read ‘Santapko Dhoon’ by Ashok Thapa. A discussion among my college peers about this work sparked my interest, prompting me to buy and read it.