While the book is set at the point of  Rahel and Estha’s reunion, the narrative takes place mostly in the past, reconstructing the details around the tragic events that  led to their separation.
Enquanto o livro transcorre no momento do reencontro de Rahel e Estha, a narrativa acontece principalmente no passado, reconstruindo os detalhes em torno dos trágicos eventos que levaram à separação deles.