2015
The Wrong Book
A novel about secrets, identity, and what we owe the people we love.
Rona is thirty-five, on maternity leave, and quietly convinced she should have written something serious by now. Years ago she won a prestigious literary competition. Since then, nothing. When a friend introduces her to romantic fiction, Rona enters an online contest under a pseudonym — and wins. A publisher offers her a contract. The book becomes a bestseller. The only problem: her husband Gidi, an archaeology professor, considers this genre beneath contempt. A novel about secrets, identity, and what we owe the people we love.
"Stunning work — questions about relationship evolution and expectations emerge throughout. Yedlin's talents shine brightly in this novel."
"A brilliant novel with a genuinely inspired conclusion worthy of great literature."
"Hilarious and deeply moving; highlights remarkable insights about authenticity and the life we perform for others."
"Few writers capture average Israeli life as credibly — a sharp exploration of authenticity and betrayal."
"Satiric sparkle and realism; she balances serious issues while preserving the joy of reading."
"Stunning work — Yedlin's talents shine brightly."
"Hilarious and deeply moving."
"Excellent, compelling narrative with wonderful style and remarkable irony."
Prizes
- Longlisted for the Sapir Prize