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 1,419 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
funny 63%
reflective 52%
emotional 30%
sad 27%
tense 22%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Mental illness, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Incest, SexismMinor
Medical content448 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 1,419 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
funny 63%
reflective 52%
emotional 30%
sad 27%
tense 22%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Mental illness, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Incest, SexismMinor
Medical content