Reviewers describe it as a "harrowing account" and a "nightmarish" tale of an innocent man thrown "under the bus" by society and authorities.
As the global pandemic accelerated digital reading, many middle-aged Malayalis turned to e-readers. Searching for Attupokatha Ormakal PDF is often an emotional act—a way to revisit the stories their parents told them, now on a tablet.
In 2010, Prof. Joseph framed a question for a Malayalam language exam that included a fictional dialogue between a man and God. Radical Islamist groups accused him of blasphemy. This led to a brutal attack in July 2010, where his in public while he was returning from church with his family.
Despite his immense suffering, including the tragic loss of his wife, the book is noted for its lack of bitterness and its inclusion of lighthearted humor.