The Lover: A Novel (Harvest in Translation)

The Lover by A.B.

Yehoshua is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of personal and political trauma.

Set against the backdrop of the Yom Kippur War, the story follows Adam, a middle-class garage owner, and his wife Asya as they navigate their own personal crises.

When Asya reveals to Adam that she has fallen in love with another man, Gabriel Arditi, he becomes obsessed with finding him.

But as the search for Gabriel unfolds, it becomes clear that the truth is far more complicated than either of them could have imagined.

With a myriad of characters and their own versions of events, The Lover offers a profound study of personal and political trauma, laying bare the deep-rooted tensions within families, between generations, and between Jews and Arabs.

This is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the human experience and the complexities of the world around us.