A review by meritm
Judas by Amos Oz

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I dont give a shit about Shmuel or Atalja (and even less about their [ew] relationship). I'm rating this 4 stars exclusively for my man Gershin, the politics and the theories about Judas. The other stuff is just mostly there to pretend that this is a fiction book. The topics debated are so interesting and both sides are represented really well (especially when it comes to recognizing that your child died in 'vain' i.e. in a war that did not solve anything). I've never thought about Judas before so that's nice I guess. Also the story keeps drawing parallels between Judas and the modern-day reality. It made me think back to Israel a lot, so I'm nostalgic now :(