Written by: Eshanee Manandhar - 28004, Grade VII
Posted on: 30 June, 2022
Palpasa Cafe is a book written by a Nepali author, Narayan Wagle. This book is all about a boy named Drishya meeting a girl named Palpasa during tough times in Nepal who eventually got feelings for each other. During that time there were maiost revolution or a civil war going on. Palpasa died in a bomb explosion and then somehow Drishya got kidnapped. Each of them had their own goals to set and dreams to fulfil.
Palpasa, Drishya’s crush was found dead after the bomb explosion in the bus when Drishya and Palpasa were returning back to Kathmandu after doing some works. Everyone who got alive was crying or screaming at that time. But, Drishya was frozen and heartbroken at the same time.
But, what if Palpasa was not in the bus and she was still alive? Palpasa, Drishya’s crush, would be alive and would be talking to Drishya at the moment. It would have been one of the best moments in the whole novel. And maybe it would be more focused on romance rather than anti-war.
Let me narrate after this, giving a break to Wagle…
Palpasa, got up unknowingly when Drishya went out of the bus as well. And then the explosion happened. Drishya thought Palpasa died in the explosion. He did not get to process anything till that time. But, Palpasa ran towards Drishya and hugged him. Drishya’s eyes were filled with tears when he saw Palpasa hugging him tightly .He looked at Palpasa and kissed her in the forehead. Then, he saw the other ones crying because of the blast that happened. He then asked Palpasa if she was okay and said, “Are you hurt?’ Palpasa replies to Drishya saying that she was alright and she did not get hurt . They got in another bus and they travelled safely to Kathmandu. Then, Drishya confessed to Palpasa about his growing feelings towards her. Palpasa is so happy to hear about Drishya’s love towards her.
To get out of all the chaos, they flew away into America. But getting out of those things wasn't that easy. And after they went to America to have a fresh new good start to their relationship. They also found some jobs they were interested in and focused on their relationship, job and goals. Drishya built a cafe named ‘ Palpasa Cafe’.
Palpasa Cafe, the book, would have a whole new story line if Drishya was not kidnapped and if Palpasa hadn’t died in the explosion. But, sadly they both had to go through different things.
