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448 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405520997
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 28 May 1999
Description
In his startling and singular new short story collection, David Foster Wallace nudges at the boundaries of fiction with inimitable wit and seductive intelligence. Among the stories are 'The Depressed Person', a dazzling and blackly humorous portra...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,210 reviews
Moods
challenging 69%
funny 56%
reflective 48%
emotional 24%
sad 24%
tense 20%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, SexismModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationship, Child abuseMinor
Medical content
448 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405520997
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 28 May 1999
Description
In his startling and singular new short story collection, David Foster Wallace nudges at the boundaries of fiction with inimitable wit and seductive intelligence. Among the stories are 'The Depressed Person', a dazzling and blackly humorous portra...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,210 reviews
Moods
challenging 69%
funny 56%
reflective 48%
emotional 24%
sad 24%
tense 20%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, SexismModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationship, Child abuseMinor
Medical content