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The Lover
“Elusive, haunting.”—New York Times Book Review A husband’s search for his wife’s lover, lost amid the turbulence of the Yom Kippur War, is the heart of this dreamlike novel.
About The Lover
“Elusive, haunting.”—New York Times Book Review A husband’s search for his wife’s lover, lost amid the turbulence of the Yom Kippur War, is the heart of this dreamlike novel. Through five different perspectives, Yehoshua explores the realities and consequences of the affair and the search, laying bare deep-rooted tensions within family, between generations, between Jews and Arabs. “[A] profound study of personal and political trauma.” —Daily Telegraph "Has the symmetry of an elegantly cut gem.” —The New Yorker
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The Lover is available as an audiobook on Apple Books. We haven't confirmed it on Spotify yet — but you can still search there below.
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The Lover — frequently asked
- Is The Lover on Spotify?
- We haven't confirmed The Lover on Spotify's audiobook catalog yet. Spotify audiobooks are included with Premium (up to a monthly listening limit) in supported markets.
- Is The Lover on Apple Books?
- Yes — The Lover is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
- Who wrote The Lover?
- The Lover is by A.B. Yehoshua.
- Where can I buy the The Lover audiobook?
- Audible and Amazon both carry audiobooks; use the retailer links on this page to go straight to The Lover. For print copies, compare Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million.
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