The Lover

In this evocative novel, a husband's quest to uncover the identity of his wife's lover, lost during the turmoil of the Yom Kippur War, unfolds through five distinct perspectives. Yehoshua delves into the complexities of infidelity and the ensuing search, revealing deep-seated tensions within families, across generations, and between Jews and Arabs. Critics have praised it as a profound exploration of personal and political trauma, likening its structure to an elegantly cut gem.