Just got Infinite Jest by David Wallace. Is it worth the read?
Just got Infinite Jest by David Wallace. Is it worth the read?
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Yep. 😀
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.
No
this is new. can i ask why?
Yes
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. ?
There is no book more worthy of a read.
The audiobook is great as well. IJ is the only book I’d take the time to read more than once.
i was looking for this too, just so i could try something else while working out. thanks!
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.
good to know, guys. thanks for the insight! ?
Just don’t give up early. Many people do. It doesn’t seem like a lot is going on in the beginning of novel.
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!
Not for the casual reader. It literary fiction