David foster wallace wrote the acclaimed novels infinite jest and the broom of the system and the story collections oblivion, brief interviews with hideous men. This is long listen but the chapters are well paced, and as mentioned, sean pratt reads with a deep sensitivity and knowledge of the text and the author humour is particularly effectively conveyed. This article is from the archive of our partner the wire. It is an exuberant, uniquely american exploration of the passions that make us human and one of those rare books that renew the idea of what a novel can do. David foster wallaces infinite jest is an audiobook. Thousands of socially networked bibliophiles have pledged to tackle david foster wallaces infinite jest over three months this summer. Infinite jest by david foster wallace audiobook and ebook. Infinite jest by david foster wallace audiobook 37 duration. Safe to get and share audio book here and downloading speed is great on audiobook bay abb. David foster wallaces infinite jest is an audiobook, minus. Equal parts philosophical quest and screwball comedy, infinite jest bends every rule of fiction without sacrificing for a moment its own entertainment value. Infinite jest by david foster wallace audiobook and ebook ebooks, audiobook add comments a gargantuan, mindaltering comedy about the pursuit of happiness in america.
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