Amos Oz's novel is dedicated to one of the eternal themes: man and woman, husband and wife. Family novel-chronicle, life, son, day after day. I don’t know whether “all happy families are really alike,” but the family of Michael Gonen and his wife, the heroine-storyteller Hana, looks quite happy outwardly. However, the internal fire burns Hana. “We have been married for more than six years... Objects, places, people and opinions are necessary for me so that I can endure. Well, Michael, are you happy or not? How should I know... You are sad at times, aren't you? Are you satisfied? What if I die? What if you die? I'm still groping my way. In anticipation, in the introduction, in the preface. Still repeating and memorizing the difficult role that I will have to perform in the future. I'm packing my bags. I'm getting ready. I'm rehearsing. When will we set off, Michael? I'm tired of waiting and waiting. You put your hands on the steering wheel. Are you dozing or lost in thought? I cannot know - after all, you are quiet and even all your days. Touch, Michael, touch, I’ve been ready for a long time and have been waiting for years” (V. Radutsky)