Buddhisagar’s much-awaited novel Firfire was launched amid a programme held at the premises of Nepal Academy Hall, in Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu, on Saturday, January 23. 

Buddhisagar, known for his simple, yet distinct Nepali prose, soared to popularity with his debut work of fiction, Karnali Blues, published in 2010. The novel, set in the mid-western Nepal, chronicles the story of a struggling family told through the eyes of a teenage boy. 

The launch ceremony started off with singer Kali Prasad Baskota’s rendition of the song created to promote the book.

Speaking during the event, author Buddhisagar said: “I was overwhelmed with the love the readers bestowed upon me after Karnali Blues came out. I felt a little presssurised. After Karnali Blues I was writing another novel but I dropped it because I didn’t quite like it. But it, nonetheless, helped me hone my craft. Hence, I would say, Firfire is the third novel I have written. Ihope the readers will like it.”

The book has been published by Fineprint Books.