My Michael

This was Amos Oz's first publication (1968) that gained him international acclaim and money - which he immediately paid into his Kibbutz's account. He tells this story from the first person perspective of a woman - Hannah - who meets and marries Michael. It is the story of her slow but certain psychological decline, for which Michael cannot be (at least objectively) blamed. Yet her marriage with Michael becomes increasingly untenable for her - and also for the reader. This book is almost painful to read, but recommendable nonetheless.