Judas

This book, set in Jerusalem in 1959, follows a young biblical scholar named Shmuel Ash who becomes a caregiver for an old man named Gershom Wald. However, the real intrigue lies with a mysterious woman named Atalia Abravanel, the daughter of a deceased Zionist leader who keeps Shmuel at arm's length even as she entrances him. Together, the three uncover the tragic secrets of the old Jerusalem stone house they call home. Part love story, part coming-of-age tale, and an allegory for the state of Israel, Judas by Amos Oz is a powerful novel that you won't want to miss.