Book Review: The Bose Conspiracy
Book Name: The Bose Conspiracy
Author: Saugata Chakraborty
Publication: Srishti Publishers
Genre: Fiction (Thriller and Suspense)
“Transformation manifests through minor acts of love and service. Be the light in darkness.”
The Bose Conspiracy by Saugata Chakraborty is a work of fiction that takes readers back to the times of pre-independence through the lens of the family lineage of the Chakrabarty family.
The story starts in 1920, in Rangpur, from Dwijbandhu’s household, where his wife and daughter are found preparing for the festivities while he is contemplating his decisions for his daughter on the terrace when he is met by his son, Bharat. The family history has been complex, but each man and woman who followed after Dwij’s generation has been passionate about the nation and its people during the pre-independence era. The family’s medicinal practitioners, be it Bharat, his younger brother Ashutosh, who chose homeopathy after his grants to pursue law were withdrawn, or Prafulla, who was a physics teacher in a school, later came forward to lead the medical program to help victims of an unknown disease. Each of them lost their lives protecting the people of the nation without worrying about themselves, even when the women in their family tried to convince them to think about them and their children.
Ashutosh and Prafulla were thrown out of Cooch Vehaar, but did they stop their education? No. They were determined to be of use to the nation, and that was only possible with the subject expertise they were pursuing. They happened to meet Bose once while on their pursuit. They were influenced by Bose and his strategies. Like everyone else, they had a different respect for Subhas Chandra Bose, and everyone, including them, tried their best to figure out whether Bose really died or whether that was some conspiracy against him. From Ashutosh and Prafulla to their grandsons, they played an integral role in investigating Bose’s life after the plane crash.
The character depth is quite interesting. It started with Dwijbandhu, followed by his sons Bharat, Ashutosh, and Prafulla, then their children, and then theirs. It’s quite a family lineage and feels like a tight-knit story shared between generations. Each character feels relatable and sheds an important trait for readers to take away as they read this book. Ashutosh, who knew both his brothers were right in their place, stood between the two like a bridge and did what he wanted to do. Even when he found all doors getting closed on his face, he found a window and completed his education to contribute to the nation, helping people fight their health battles, if not legal ones. Prafulla, even when he was merely a teacher, took charge in difficult times, leading a medical assignment without caring about his own life. The women in the story, Shobha, Usha, Lavanya, and Tripti, each of them has been an epitome of femininity, knowing how to manage and support the men in the family even when they were subject to death while protecting other people’s lives. Each woman has been portrayed as independent, resolute, and amicable.
The writing style is simple but impactful. The narration shifts between the timelines quite smoothly and is easy to follow. The vivid imagery of the scenes that unfold for Ashutosh and his family, whether in Rangpur, Cooch Vehaar, or the Ashram, will make readers imagine the events in front of their eyes. Yes, there would be instances where it will feel plain, but that could be overlooked with the overall narration. The best scene that would make readers feel nostalgic is the epilogue, where all the kids from the youngest generation after Dwij, Ashu, Shib, and so on sit together to talk about their ancestors and reflect on their lives.
If you are someone who loves to read thrillers and suspense, then you should check out this fast-paced work of fiction based on the true events that transpired in The Bose Conspiracy.
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