Set in the Jordan Valley this novel features a poet, his daughter and a truck driver whose common ideal is threatened by love, passion and conflict. The author has also written " The Hill of Evil Counsel", "In the Land of Israel", "A Pefect Peace", "My Michael" and "Black Box". --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Editorial Reviews Language Notes Text: English, Hebrew (translation) About the Author AMOS OZ was born in Jerusalem in 1939. He is the author of fourteen novels and collections of short fiction, and numerous works of nonfiction. His acclaimed memoir A Tale of Love and Darkness was an international bestseller and recipient of the prestigious Goethe Prize, as well as the National Jewish Book Award. Scenes from Village Life, a New York Times Notable Book, was awarded the Prix Méditerranée Étranger in 2010. He lives in Tel Aviv, Israel. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.