Philosophical narrative delves into identity and existential themes for thought-provoking reading
Complex character dynamics explore family tensions and personal obsession
Engaging protagonist offers a unique voice for contemporary fiction
critiques societal pressures and the literary world for deeper insight
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Asher Baum is quietly losing his mind. Can you blame him? A middle-aged Jewish journalist turned novelist and playwright, consumed with anxiety about everything under the sun, Baum's turgid philosophical books receive tepid reviews and his prestigious New York publisher has dropped him. His third marriage is on the rocks and he suspects h