A review by adriennenene
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace

challenging dark funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

David Foster Wallace can have a brilliant way with words but sometimes he will beat you over the head with it. Have a dictionary close by if you're going to attempt this read. I truly love his non-fiction, especially when he is being his sarcastic, observant self, but my first foray into his fiction was a bit of a (sometimes enjoyable) slog. Some very interesting ideas and characters in this novel but you really need to wade through a lot of pharmaceutical technobabble.

Not recommended if you are sensitive to violence towards animals. 
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