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A review by mldias
Seven Types of Ambiguity by Elliot Perlman
5.0
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?
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?