Kunkel, Benjamin: *1972

Indecision, 2005 - Language/Style

  • English Language Level: Difficult
    • Vocabulary – The novel uses advanced and sometimes abstract vocabulary, including literary, political, and philosophical terms that are uncommon in everyday English.

      Sentence Structures – Kunkel often writes long, complex sentences with multiple clauses, which can be challenging for non-native speakers to parse.

      Themes & References – The book engages with intellectual and political topics (e.g., modern liberalism, existential uncertainty) and includes cultural references that require background knowledge to fully understand.

      Tone & Style – The style is introspective and satirical, with subtle irony and nuanced commentary that can be hard to grasp without a high-level understanding of English.

  • It’s not just the words themselves but the combination of complex sentences, abstract ideas, and cultural references that make reading difficult.