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A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again

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A collection of insightful and uproariously funny non-fiction by the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST - one of the most acclaimed and adventurous writers of our time. A SUPPOSEDLY FUN THING... brings together Wallace's musings on a wide range of topics, from his early days as a nationally ranked tennis player to his trip on a commercial cruiseliner. In each of these essays, Wallace's observations are as keen as they are funny.

Filled with hilarious details and invigorating analyses, these essays brilliantly expose the fault line in American culture - and once again reveal David Foster Wallace's extraordinary talent and gargantuan intellect.

Critics Review

It's the kind of book you can't even put down while brushing your teeth. He's damn good. I take my hat off to him.
GUARDIAN
Enviably good.
SUNDAY TIMES
Like sea air, David Foster Wallace is so bracing.
GLASGOW HERALD
Brilliant.
MAXIM
Author David Foster Wallace
Narrator Paul Garcia
Duration 17 hours and 47 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781405565837
Format Audiobook
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Genre Biography and non-fiction prose, Humorous fiction, Humour, Humour collections and anthologies, Satirical fiction and parodies
Availability AU, GB, IE

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