Sofi Oksanen's 'Purge' is a haunting and visceral novel that interweaves the lives of two women in Estonia, separated by decades but bound by a shared history of violence and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Soviet occupation, and post-Soviet independence, the story masterfully explores themes of survival, collaboration, and the enduring scars of political oppression. When Zara, a young Russian woman fleeing human traffickers, seeks refuge with Aliide Truu, an elderly Estonian woman living in isolation, their meeting forces both to confront painful secrets from their past, revealing a complex tapestry of moral compromises and generational trauma. The novel is a powerful exploration of memory, truth, and the human cost of totalitarian regimes.