Written by, June 7 -- Subhajit Bhadra

Assamese novelist Deepak Kumar Borkakoti's latest novel belongs to the genre of life writing. It may also be termed a novelistic biography. Here, the author focuses on the life and experiences of his wife. Hence, it can be called a retrospective reconstruction of a life. His wife was not only his life companion but also the source of inspiration behind his lifelong creativity. In this novel, the writer employs simple language and a lucid style. The memories evoke numerous incidents from their conjugal life, highlighting their love and respect for each other. The work may also be described as a fictional obituary. The writer has had to rely heavily on memory, although the recollections appear spontane...