Woody Allen‘s debut novel, “wonder baum,” is set to be released in September, prompting curiosity and discussion. The publisher’s description hints at a narrative where the protagonist, Wonder Baum, engages in self-talk, drawing the attention of strangers and harboring a perhaps ruinous secret. the central conflict appears to revolve around whether to reveal this secret, risking marital discord, or to conceal it and face its consequences.
Mark Richards, publisher at Swift Press, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming release, describing the novel as “funny, smart, captivating, and wonderfully human.” He further commented on the importance of Allen’s foray into novel writing after a long career,stating,”woody Allen waited almost 90 years before writing a novel,but its worth waiting.”
(Image: Woody Allen photographed on September 4, 2023. Credit: Franco Origlia / Getty Images)