Read a beautiful review / analysis of Palpase Cafe in MULYANKAN patrika and it dissected the novel and ripped it apart. I don't think I will ever read the novel after having read that review / analysis. Some reviews can be lethal, and this surely was one irreverent, punk ass, no holds barred, in your face review. This review also made other mainstream reviewers look like fools. Remember Lenny Bruce? It totally dampened my initial craving for the novel. Alas in our mutual-appreciation, self-referential, ass kissing society of Kathmandu, such reviews are indeed rare and a no no.