A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by David Foster Wallace
"A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again" is a collection of seven essays that blends humor, insight, and philosophical pondering. The author explores a wide range of topics, from the impact of television on contemporary literature to the despair of the American cruise industry, and even the nature of David Lynch's films. The book is a brilliant showcase of the author's unique ability to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, all while using his sharp wit and expansive intellect to explore the complexities of modern life.
The 1176th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 353-368
- Words
- 134,476
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 66th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 505th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Best Non-Fiction from the NY Times Writers (New York Times)