How does James Stevenson's use of ambiguity in "Notes from a Bottle" engage the reader?

         In "Notes from a Bottle," James Stevenson's use of ambiguity engages the reader. For example, he sort of brings the reader into the story. This shows that the author has practiced using ambiguity. This also shows that the author wants to lead the reader in so they wouldn’t want to stop reading. In addition, the author provides descriptive details of the flood that is happening to New York. This shows that the author has a vivid imagination and knows how to capture the readers attention. This also shows that the author is experienced in writing and knows how to make his stories come to life. In conclusion, James Stevenson uses ambiguity to engage the reader by, making the story seem real to the reader and give them the feeling that they are there experiencing the same feelings as some of the characters.