TheBookSwarm
Ask Question

Just got Infinite Jest by David Wallace. Is it worth the read?

Just got Infinite Jest by David Wallace. Is it worth the read?

Nylikcaj #review

3
Reply
Related
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace. Yes or No?
10 answers
Has anyone read the girl with the Dragon tattoe trilogy ? Got all 3 from charity shop but wondering if it’s worth the time , there quite lengthy
153 answers
Has anyone read the City of Bones series? I got them, but I don’t know if they’re worth it,
129 answers
Has anyone read the girl on the train? I got it sat here to read … But film looks different from the books description , is it worth the read ?
75 answers
The book club next selection Beach Music by Pat Conroy. Has anyone read it? Any reviews of it?
50 answers
Game of Thrones fans, anyone read the book series? If so, worth the read or should a fan just stick with the HBO version?
102 answers
Just got my kindle today! Is kindle unlimited worth it?
69 answers
Sharp Objects…..worth the read? Just started it. Please advise.
62 answers
Anybody read The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah? just picked it up from the library and wonder if it will be worth the effort?
108 answers
Has anyone read The Game of Thrones series, is it worth buying, I can get all, of them for just $15!!
102 answers

14 Answers

Stephanie

Yep. 😀

1
Reply
Karen

It’s greatness has a lot to do with things that aren’t apparent on a casual read. The structure is intricate. There are free Kindle guides, but then reading the book can feel like work. I compare it to Ulysses in terms of accessibility. The footnotes are voluminous, but important. I’d read it casually, then do a deeper dive if I wanted to really appreciate why it’s worth the time.

2
Reply
Laura

No

2
Reply
NylikcajQuestion author

this is new. can i ask why?

0
James

Yes

1
Reply
Ashley

100% yes. But you will work for it! Read the footnotes, don’t skip them. Mario Incandenza is my favorite. Also, don’t rush yourself. Give the book time. I read 60 pages a week as part of a buddy read. Happy reading! Side note: DFW really likes fancy words. I kept my dictionary by me to look up words I didn’t know. ?

2
Reply
Jason

There is no book more worthy of a read.

1
Reply
Jason

The audiobook is great as well. IJ is the only book I’d take the time to read more than once.

2
Reply
NylikcajQuestion author

i was looking for this too, just so i could try something else while working out. thanks!

0
Paige

It’s infinite.
The book is very complex, and can be difficult in places. But it is well worth reading. Ulysses is a good comparison. David Foster Wallace’s writing style changed modern literature.

3
Reply
NylikcajQuestion author

good to know, guys. thanks for the insight! ?

2
Reply
Jason

Just don’t give up early. Many people do. It doesn’t seem like a lot is going on in the beginning of novel.

0
NylikcajQuestion author

well, i kinda see the appeal of it now. almost through with the first chapter. i don’t give up on a book even if it’s bad. thanks tho!

1
Rosalie

Not for the casual reader. It literary fiction

0
Reply
Leave a Answer Cancel

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Loading Please wait
Log in
Register
Categories
  • get the book
  • questionnaire
  • recommend
  • review
Genres
animal art biography business chick lit classics comics contemporary cookbooks crime detective fantasy fiction gay and lesbian graphic novel historical fiction history horror humor and comedy kids languages manga memoir music mystery nonfiction novel paranormal philosophy poetry psychology religies religion romance scary science science fiction self help spirituality sports suspense thriller travel young adult young adults
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

2019 © TheBookSwarm