Helen DeWitt Returns After 20 Years With New Novel 'Your Name Here'
After a long hiatus, American novelist Helen DeWitt has resurfaced, collaborating with journalist Ilya Gridneff on a new book titled 'Your Name Here'. The news comes as a relief to the publishing world, eager for a follow-up to her acclaimed 2000 debut, 'The Last Samurai'.
DeWitt's return to the literary scene follows a tumultuous period. Almost two decades ago, she began work on a new novel, only to see her publisher pull out of a deal. The setback led to a breakdown, with DeWitt attempting suicide and subsequently disappearing. She was later found by police in upstate New York and hospitalised in a psychiatric ward.
During her absence, DeWitt moved to Berlin to seclude herself and continue writing. It was here that she crossed paths with Australian-Canadian journalist Ilya Gridneff. The two collaborated on 'Your Name Here', with significant cooperation noted around 2025 when the book was released.
The upcoming book, 'Your Name Here', marks DeWitt's return to the literary world after a challenging period. Fans and critics alike await the novel, hoping it will live up to the promise of her debut.
