Urban Angst in Fiction and Fact
Woody Allen, a renowned filmmaker, has recently added a novel to his extensive list of works, which includes 51 films, three full-length plays, five volumes of humorous articles, and an autobiography.
As an unabashed New York Jewish intellectual, Allen's career has been built on his unique perspective, and his novel reflects this. The book is filled with Yiddish-Hebrew, American, cultural, philosophical, and religious references, often without explanation.
There are things for the inquisitive to learn, rather than just scratch their heads and read on.
While this may keep readers engaged, it can also be overwhelming at times. The novel, spanning 186 pages, is a slim but dense work that requires attention and effort from the reader.
Author's summary: Woody Allen's novel showcases his unique perspective.