Song of the Soil, an English translation of Chuden Kabimo's Nepali novel 'फातसुङ', follows a young man's journey back to his birth village in Malbung after the tragic death of his childhood friend. Amidst memories of growing up, a past quest to uncover the fate of another friend's father leads them to Nasim, whose extraordinary tales unravel the brutal realities of the 1980s Gorkhaland statehood revolution, exposing the devastating impact of political violence.

Why You Should Read?

• Explores the Gorkhaland statehood movement through the eyes of those directly affected.
• Offers a poignant reflection on memory, childhood, and the lasting scars of conflict.
• Provides a unique perspective on revolution, questioning who truly benefits and who suffers.
• Shortlisted for the JCB Prize for Literature, recognizing its literary merit.