Seven Types of Ambiguity

Elliot Perlman

ISBN 10: 0330364944 / ISBN 13: 9780330364942

Published by Picador, 2004

About this Item

Discover "Seven Types of Ambiguity" by Elliot Perlman Elliot Perlman?s Seven Types of Ambiguity is a masterfully constructed literary novel that explores obsession, identity, and the blurred lines between perception and truth. Told through the distinct voices of seven interconnected narrators, the novel unravels the story of Simon, a troubled man whose actions set off a psychological chain reaction that touches everyone around him ? including a former lover, a psychiatrist, and a young boy. Layered with moral complexity and emotional depth, Seven Types of Ambiguity examines the many ways people interpret the same events, revealing how memory, love, and power shape the human experience. This is a gripping, character-driven narrative for readers who appreciate psychological insight, rich prose, and stories that challenge black-and-white thinking. Perfect for fans of literary fiction that tackles big questions with intelligence and heart.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Seven Types of Ambiguity
• Publisher: Picador
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0330364944
• ISBN 13: 9780330364942
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

A novel of obsessive love in an age of obsessive materialism, Seven Types of Ambiguity is Elliot Perlman's stunning follow-up to his highly acclaimed debut novel Three Dollars. Following years of unrequited love, an out-of-work schoolteacher decides to take matters into his own hands, kidnapping his beloved's young son and triggering a chain of events no one could have anticipated.