Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace

Infinite Jest

David Foster Wallace

1079 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction literary challenging funny sad slow-paced
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This deluxe paperback edition -- featuring flaps, new cover art, and a new foreword by Tom Bissell -- celebrates the 20th anniversary of the original publication of Infinite Jest. A gargantuan, mind-altering comedy about the Pursuit of Happiness i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,284 reviews

Moods

challenging 90%
funny 70%
dark 67%
reflective 55%
sad 48%
emotional 44%
mysterious 25%
tense 17%
adventurous 14%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 84%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 28% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.2

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