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cameronwaller's review against another edition
4.0
RIP DFW.
This was such an engaging read, and was the perfect way to cap off a semester’s worth of studying Wallace.
This was such an engaging read, and was the perfect way to cap off a semester’s worth of studying Wallace.
nic_t_dlr's review against another edition
4.0
Felt like watching a documentary on Wallace. Straight to the point, but entertaining and touching, especially if you previously didn't know much about the author like me.
skbarks's review against another edition
3.0
The problem with reading this book is that now I am going to have to re-read a bunch of DFW, including Infinite Jest, and I just really don't have that kind of time.
flaxint's review against another edition
Made it around 90 pages in.
Boring recount of facts of DFW's life, containing none of the passion or insight of his writings.
A slog I saw no value in completing. The lame title should have been a dead giveaway.
Boring recount of facts of DFW's life, containing none of the passion or insight of his writings.
A slog I saw no value in completing. The lame title should have been a dead giveaway.
markeefe's review against another edition
3.5
I gained a lot of insight into the life changes, mind, and writings of DFW through this book, and Max did a tremendous amount of good research and original interviews, which are also enlightening. The writing itself is a little hit-or-miss. Some sentences hold up those of his subject; others are awkward and confusing. He's also pretty bad with time, jumping back and forth six months here and there, and throwing in details in a "by the way" manner that he should have introduced chapters earlier. On the other hand, he does a good job of tying together themes that resonate through out Wallace's personal life and his works.