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Five Seasons

A.B. Yehoshua
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Five Seasons

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987

Book Brief

A.B. Yehoshua

Five Seasons

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • Contemporary

Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Five Seasons by A.B. Yehoshua follows Molkho, an Israeli bureaucrat, as he navigates life and relationships after his wife’s death from cancer. Over one year, Molkho grapples with grief, explores romantic possibilities, and engages with various women, all while contending with his familial and professional duties. Sensitive topics include spousal loss, illness, and emotional distress.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

342 ratings

72%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Five Seasons by A.B. Yehoshua captivates with its rich character development and evocative narrative, drawing readers into the protagonist's emotional journey. The prose is praised for its lyrical beauty. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot somewhat meandering. Overall, it offers a deep, introspective experience but may not appeal to those seeking a fast-paced story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Five Seasons?

A reader who enjoys A.B. Yehoshua's Five Seasons likely appreciates introspective and character-driven narratives. Fans of literary fiction exploring personal growth and human relationships, similar to the works of Saul Bellow's Herzog or Philip Roth's American Pastoral, would find this novel captivating.

3.9

342 ratings

72%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • Contemporary

Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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