The Deceived Womb

The title, The Deceived Womb, is very relevant to the plot of the novel as it starts with Abhimanyu inside the womb, hearing the martial exploits of his father, and believing that war is like an adventurous reality show to show off skills. When he plunges into the carnage of war, ultimately, he realises the deceit and is overwhelmed by the violence and disregard for every rule and fair play. The novel ends in a full circle when Abhimanyu deceives another soul inside the womb by breaking his promise of a triumphant return to his wife Uttara and his unborn child in her womb.