Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace

Infinite Jest

David Foster Wallace

1079 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction literary challenging funny sad slow-paced

Description

'A writer of virtuostic talents who can seemingly do anything' New York Times 'Wallace is a superb comedian of culture . . . his exuberance and intellectual impishness are a delight' James Wood, Guardian 'He induces the kind of laughter whic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,019 reviews

Moods

challenging 89%
funny 70%
dark 65%
reflective 58%
sad 46%
emotional 42%
mysterious 18%
tense 16%
adventurous 15%
informative 11%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 24% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

4.19

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