Infinite Jest
David Foster Wallace
1524 pages
A gargantuan, mind-altering comedy about the Pursuit of Happiness in America Set in an addicts' halfway house and a tennis academy, and featuring the most endearingly screwed-up family to come along in recent fiction, Infinite Jest explores essential questions about what entertainment is and why it has come to so dominate our lives; about how our desire for entertainment affects our need to connect with other people; and about what the pleasures we choose say about who we are. Equal parts philosophical quest and screwball comedy, Infinite Jest bends every rule of fiction without sacrificing for a moment its own entertainment value. It is an exuberant, uniquely American exploration of the passions that make us human — and one of those rare books that renew the idea of what a novel can do. With a foreword by Tom Bisell. "The next step in fiction...Edgy, accurate, and darkly witty...Think Beckett, think Pynchon, think Gaddis. Think." —Sven Birkerts, The Atlantic
Joelle's character arc is fascinating as she transforms from the Prettiest Girl Of All Time to Madam Psychosis, showcasing themes of beauty and inner happiness amidst a backdrop of darkness.
Re-reading *Infinite Jest* is an intense experience that sparks a mild obsession as you strive to connect all the intricate dots and piece the narrative together, making it a mind-bending journey.
This book is a challenging yet rewarding read, especially if you're looking for something that pushes the boundaries of narrative and thought.
This book is a mind-melting experience that stands out as the best read for many.
This book is long and entertaining, and it rewards multiple reads. It delves into the emotional and material consequences of addiction, making it a profound experience.
It's a very challenging read, but definitely worth the time invested.