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Kokborok, the indigenous language of the Borok (Tripuri) people in Tripura, Northeast India, belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family and has evolved from a rich oral tradition. This survey traces the trajectory of Kokborok novels from the pioneering work Hachuk Khurio (In the Lap of Hills, 1987) by Sudhanwa Debbarma to contemporary expressions, highlighting their role in preserving cultural identity amid socio-political changes. The transition from oral folklore encompassing myths, folk song and rituals to written forms began in the mid-20th century, spurred by revival movements such as the Tripura Janasiksha Samiti (1945) and the recognition of Kokborok as a state language in 1979. Early efforts focused on grammars and translations, with Hachuk Khurio marking the first modern novel. Serialized in the magazine Kwtal Kothoma (1954), it depicts rural life, hill landscapes, and Borok resilience, blending realism with cultural motifs.Debbarma's multi-part series (Parts I-IV) set a foundation, exploring themes of social obligations, spirituality, and ethnic pride. The 1980s and 1990s represented a growth phase (Periods IV-V), with novels like Shyamlal Debbarma's Khong (1996), and Tongthai Naitungwi (2007), Nanda Kumar Debbarma's Rung (2001), and Kunjabihari Debbarma's Mwnakni Pohor (2002). These works addressed rural struggles, historical folklore, migration, and environmental harmony, often fusing traditional oral elements with modern narratives. Authors such as Sunil Debbarma Langmani Rukungo, (2003), Atul Debbarma 1980 (2006), and Sefali Debbarma (Lokhopoti, 2010) expanded genres, tackling political marginalization, gender roles, and insurgency. In the 21st century (Period VI, 2000s-2020s), contemporary novels by writers like Bijoy Debbarma Dolai Twima Naro, (2008).