This chef of prose serves up the interminable bond of two wildly intelligent though socially- maladroit people long after their marriage ends in letter form. Oz is tremendously gifted at telling a story and seldom while reading this excellent piece, will you not desire to step in as the peacemaker to rectify the wedge and reunite lost love.

Mr. Oz manages to tell a story of great passion without a hint of sentimentality. He sets this amazing story within the political context of 1970-s Israel and perfectly places each character within this scene. The characters in this novel are memorable for their failings as much as their strengths. Brilliantly writing in each of their voices, Oz reveals their ties, lies and love for each other. I encourage everyone to read this beautifully written book of letters from a truly gifted author.

One of Oz's greatest creations, in my humble opinion. The charchters are described sharply, without mercy, showing the different faces of the Israeli society. The cruelness that covers their words hides the true pain they feel. The cheating wife, the arrogent Husband, the rebeller son, the Zionist - aall hurt themselves and their beloved ones in their strugle for existence in a mercyless country, our country.