Infinite Jest A Novel
Infinite Jest A Novel by David Foster Wallace, published by Abacus in 2007, is a complex narrative set in a not-so-distant future. This edition spans 1079 pages and is presented in English. The story intertwines the lives of residents at Ennet House, a Boston halfway house for recovering addicts, and students at the nearby Enfield Tennis Academy, all caught in the pursuit of the elusive master copy of a film known as Infinite Jest. This movie is described as so captivating that it renders its viewers entranced, leading them to a state of catatonic bliss.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of characters and themes as they navigate the intricacies of addiction, entertainment, and the search for meaning in contemporary life. The narrative explores the hollowness of modern American pleasure through its unique blend of humor and intellect. With its ambitious scope and detailed prose, Infinite Jest invites readers to reflect on the complexities of existence and the nature of enjoyment. This edition is a significant contribution to the genre of fiction, offering a profound exploration of societal issues.
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Somewhere in the not-so-distant future the residents of Ennet House, a Boston halfway house for recovering addicts, and students at the nearby Enfield Tennis Academy are ensnared in the search for the master copy of INFINITE JEST, a movie said to be so dangerously entertaining its viewers become entranced and expire in a state of catatonic bliss . . .
‘Wallace’s exuberance and intellectual impishness are a delight, and he has deep things to say about the hollowness of contemporary American pleasure . . . sentences and whole pages are marvels of cosmic concentration . . . Wallace is a superb comedian of culture’
James Wood, GUARDIAN
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