Infinite Jest
David Foster Wallace
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Infinite Jest
Published
2012
Publisher
Quetzal
Pages
1200
ISBN-13
9789897220630
ISBN-10
9897220631
Description
A gargantuan, mind-altering comedy about the Pursuit of Happiness in America Set in an addicts' halfway house and a tennis academy, and featuring the most endearingly screwed-up family to come along in recent fiction, Infinite Jest explores essential questions about what entertainment is and why it has come to so dominate our lives; about how our desire for entertainment affects our need to connect with other people; and about what the pleasures we choose say about who we are. Equal parts philosophical quest and screwball comedy, Infinite Jest bends every rule of fiction without sacrificing for a moment its own entertainment value. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Infinite Jest?
This edition of Infinite Jest has approximately 1200 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Infinite Jest?
For most readers, Infinite Jest typically takes between 25h 0m and 16h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 300,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 20h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 40 days • Estimated word count: 300,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Infinite Jest?
The estimated word count for Infinite Jest is approximately 300,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Infinite Jest?
Infinite Jest was written by David Foster Wallace.
When was Infinite Jest published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.