Asher Baum

fictional character

Asher Baum is a fictional character in Woody Allen's debut novel, 'What's with baum?', which explores the life of a neurotic middle-aged Jewish journalist turned novelist who grapples with personal and professional crises. In the narrative, Baum faces the collapse of his third marriage, struggles with the criticism of his literary work, and navigates complex family dynamics, including a suspected affair between his wife and his successful brother. The character's internal turmoil and the humorous yet poignant examination of life in the New York publishing scene are central themes in the novel.