Book Review – Seven Types of Ambiguity by Elliot Perlman
Seven Types of Ambiguity - Elliot Perlman
I’m not worthy of reviewing a book like this. Really. Seven Types of Ambiguity is huge, both physically and contextually.
Read this book if:
–You like Rashomon-like explorations of the subjective nature of truth.
–You like overlapping narratives that do more to obfuscate a given event than illuminate it.
–Deep characterization is your bag.
–You have ever harbored even a passing interest in critical theory.
–You love Billie Holliday.
–You are are passionate about health care issues (this book explores Australia’s shift to managed health care).
Do not read this book if:
–You like morally unambiguous characters who are always on their best behavior.
–You have a short attention span.
–You hate ambiguity (and, really, the title should tip you off there).
–You like concrete, “big-red-bow” endings.
What else can I say, really?
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