The Drive
The Drive by Yair Assulin, published by New Vessel Press in 2020, is a reprint edition comprising 130 pages in English. This novel explores the journey of a young Israeli soldier grappling with the pressures of military service and the fear of the repercussions of leaving the army. As he travels with his father to consult a military psychiatrist, the narrative delves into the soldier’s internal conflict and the broader implications of his struggle within Israeli society.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of psychological themes intertwined with family dynamics and the impact of war. The story addresses the soldier’s yearning for a life free from the constraints of politics and societal expectations, presenting a deep reflection on individual instinct versus collective duty. Through this journey, Assulin offers insights into the complexities of identity and the challenges faced by those resisting the demands of a militarized existence.
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“The Drive represents a new landmark in Israeli fiction … Israel’s own The Catcher in the Rye.“
—The Los Angeles Review of Books
This searing novel tells the journey of a young Israeli soldier at the breaking point, unable to continue carrying out his military service, yet terrified of the consequences of leaving the army. As the soldier and his father embark on a lengthy drive to meet with a military psychiatrist, Yair Assulin penetrates the torn world of the hero, whose journey is not just that of a young man facing a crucial dilemma, but a tour of the soul and depths of Israeli society and of those everywhere who resist regimentation and violence. Weary of being forced to be part of a larger collective, can one fulfill a yearning for an existence free of politics, the news cycle and the imperative of perpetual battle-readiness–without risking the respect of those we love most? A compelling story of an urgent personal quest to reconcile duty, expectations and individual instinct.
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