Book Review: Griffith Review 32

On first glance of the title, one may wonder how to review a review. The short answer is to read it. It may sound trite, but it is not so much of a review but an eclectic collection of various writings.

The book incorporates many areas of literature and has chapters which comprise of essays, memoires, reportage, fiction and poetry.

Of note, all the contributions seem to relate in some way or another to the subtitle of the book which is “Wicked Problems, Exquisite Dilemmas”.

The writings deal with some very topical subjects such as Julian Assange, Water Reform in the Murray Darling Basin and, of particular note to Queenslanders, the role that history plays after the floods, which discusses flooding events from 1974 to our most recent devastating floods this year.

WICKED PROBLEMS, EXQUISITE DILEMMAS is really a collection of works that cuts through a multitude of themes within Australian society. Many, if not all the writings are contemporary, cutting edge and very relevant.

For those interested in literature, this is a good and easy read.

At a price of $24.95 the books represents value for money. The Griffith Review is published quarterly and can be ordered online at http://griffithreview.com.