That’s Jon Ronson’s unique style of reportage. I don’t think Ronson goes in with a preconceived notion of what he expects the reader to take away; on the contrary I think he posits his conclusions in a blurred way that leaves them open to interpretation. I believe he wants wants things untidy and unresolved so his audience will take up the reigns and pursue whatever open end grabs their fancy. Along the way he does paint his own opinions and biases, as did his obvious Gonzo precursor, Hunter Thompson.

Not long ago I created a blog about Ronson, http://www.JonRonsonSaves.com, as a forum for discussing his latest works as well as going off into tangents about items from The Men Who Stare at Goats and THEM. I’m a fan of his writing but not an apologist, and not a promoter in the sense that I gain anything from him or the blog. I just think his topics are interesting!