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Black Box by Amos Oz is a 1986 epistolary novel that uses letters, telegrams, and reports to explore the tumultuous relationships among Ilana, her ex-husband Alec, her new husband Michel, and her troubled son Boaz. Set against the backdrop of the political environment of 1970s Israel, the novel delves into themes of love, betrayal, and political tension as the characters navigate their complex, interconnected lives. The book includes explicit content and themes of violence.