Kathan : An epitaph to be buried

Parth Dubey’s “Kathan: An Epitaph to Be Buried” is a raw, unsettling plunge into the depths of the human mind—where morality is blurred, reality is fragile, and darkness is ever-present. In this introspective and eerie fiction, Dubey crafts not just a character study, but a psychological autopsy of a man being consumed by his own inner voice.At the center of the novel is Kathan—a young man once full of promise, now spiraling into self-destruction, drug abuse, and a life tainted by criminality. His downfall isn’t triggered by an external force, but rather by the sinister whispers of his own psyche. His inner monologue, sharp and manipulative, alienates him from everyone he once loved and trusted, leaving him isolated in a world of temptation and self-loathing.Dubey doesn't shy away from the gritty or the uncomfortable. He lays bare the internal battles that many face but are too afraid to confront—addiction, depression, shame, and the darker impulses that society often suppresses. The result is a story that feels intensely personal and universally reflective.What makes “Kathan” so powerful is its brutal honesty. The book doesn’t romanticize pain or glorify suffering. Instead, it forces readers to acknowledge that the mind can be both a sanctuary and a prison. Each encounter Kathan has, every decision he makes, is tinged with a haunting sense of inevitability—as if he’s walking steadily toward a grave he’s dug himself.Dubey’s prose is both poetic and piercing. He writes with an emotional intensity that stays with you long after the final page. The novel reads like a slow-burning confession—a deeply philosophical meditation on guilt, identity, and the echoes of our own self-sabotage.

A quick enquiry if would allow guys,how often do you speak to your own self??Kabhi andar ku aawaz pe dhyaan dete ho aap sabhi??A self musing of sorts, this 80 something page book is more of a self monologue, a tete' a tete' with your own higher self i.e your conscience. The story begins in a different manner and you can't help being sucked down this intense narrative of a man who is stuck in a quagmire of wrongdoings and questionable decisions and has lost his better judgements along the path. It comes across more of an introspection rather than a self destruction kind of fiction. It strongly makes us question the whole perspective we hold about life and related issues and also challenges our beliefs that anything or anybody can make us sad or happy, lonely or otherwise. Portraying a strong message that not our mind or heart, rather our perspective vantage of every situation is responsible for the end results we see in our life events has been put across through this intense piece. We,ourselves are the cause as well as the effect of all our life circumstances. Of course, karma is touted to be a major driving force when it comes to life altering realties and episodes. Still our own choices and approach towards that particular circumstance are the deciding factor. Kathan, who had the promises of becoming someone worthwhile in his life, seems tobe sucked into the quicksand of all that is unethical and incorrect. The wrongdoings, demons and the shortcomings of us humans have been put across very diligently. Be it drugs,lust, depression or the uncanny thing about never listening to your inner voice, your self conscience, Parth has drawn a very strong,somewhat dark and closer to reality kind of a picture. I see that even though short, this one is an intense approach to issues grave enough to be delved into and addressed.Though, I personally felt that wìth such a powerful backdrop more build up and details could have worked more wonders. Also required was a more spruced up, spot on editing which would have given this title a better perspective and justice in terms of slicker presentation. Overall, a good read with a different yet intense approach. I must say it actually comes across as an interesting mix of fiction as well as a self introspecting write up. Makes you hold on for a bit and mull the obnoxious aspects of life and its audaciousness too. Intense!! To kinda summarize the author's vision: "Life is as beautiful a colourful kaleidoscope yet all we but dwell on ever is the gory shades of blood and dark hatred"Keep up the good work Parth.Waiting to see your next work.

Kathan by Parth Dubey is a retrospective account about a young mind and how he perceive life.Our unnamed protagonist introduces us to his conscience, whom he named as Kathan. He has left home in search of a few answers about his life. He questions certain notions about our day to day living, and tries to put his perspective through an unnamed narrator. In particular, the author is challenging the poetic conceptions which most of us believe wholeheartedly.Kathan is more of an account rather than a fictional story of self-destruction and making us aware that our brain is the one making us feel lonely, sad Or happy. It's simply our perspective on how we see things and take them. And changing that will surely help many.Spanning in about eighty-five pages, this one was quite a read. The thought is appreciative, however, the book would have delivered well if it had more fictional elements. I really liked the writing style and how it is narrated. It is a self-published debut work by the author, but the book shows his strong association with writing.If you're someone who loves semi fictional books, you should give this one a read.

I really like the way in which story is told to us which is highly relatable to everyone's life..Nice book to read

Book that actually will tell you real parts of life.. loved the book.. hard work path we are proud of you.