Oblivion: Stories by David Foster Wallace

Oblivion: Stories

David Foster Wallace

333 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 660 reviews

Moods

challenging 90%
dark 90%
reflective 70%
emotional 60%
sad 60%
tense 50%
funny 40%
mysterious 20%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.04

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