I've got to say, David
I've got to say, David Foster Wallace is frustratingly good at what he does, which is write fiction and nonfiction that seeps into your brain and lives there, leaving behind sentences and images that you can't shake. Trust me, I've tried.Anyone able to tear themselves away from the never-less-than-enthralling content here in the main area of the site may have noticed that Infinite Jest sits permanently on the sidebar. It's one of the best things I've ever read. I hope others pick it up and plow through it. Don't be frightened by the 1,000-page-plus length, or the copious, self-reflexive footnotes. It's amazing.Here's a taste, for those unfamiliar with his work: An essay from the mid-'90s titled "F/X Porn," about how special effects can kill storytelling in films. Enjoy.
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