Esthappen and Rahel at a very young age come to learn about the horrifying truth of life, as they are being tortured and blamed for every misfortune. Their less-than-perfect life gets infected by unexpected events. Although the novel begins with Esthappen and Rahel, most of its part holds wider stories of the political events shaping the state, their parents, and relatives. The darker undertones in the life of twins get more evident, as secrets, bitterness, and lies destroy their world. The heat-aching story of two innocent young children will surely keep you hooked till the end and leave you searching for more.