Loo (novel)
Loo () is a Nepali novel by Nayan Raj Pandey. It was published in 2012 by Sangri~La Publication. It is the fifth novel of the writer. The book was critically acclaimed and is huge bestseller in Nepali market. The book is set in a village near Indo-Nepalese border in western Nepal. The book includes the writer's own experience growing up in Nepalgunj. According to writer, the main character Elaiya is a combination of people, he knew growing up. The book was reprinted by FinePrint Publication in 2015. Synopsis. The book is set in a fictional  village called "Pattharpuruwa" in Banke district of Nepal near the Indian border. The book shows the strange and everyday evnts of the village. Since, the village is located near Indian border, far from the capital city, the village is neglected by the central Nepalese government and troubled by the "Sashastra Seema Bal", the Indian border guarding force. The village is shown being continuously being encroached by the Indian side. Themes and translation. The major theme of this book is social realism. The book shows the socio-economic conditions of people in "Madesh" region of Nepal. The book shows how the  people living in the region are neglected by Nepalese government. The book also highlights the trouble caused by the Indian side. The English translation of the book is to be released soon. Adaptations. The book was adapted into a play by Sarita Shah in 2017. The play was presented by Tandav theatre and was staged in Mandala theatre.