Infinite Jest

David Foster Wallace

13 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2007–2024.

2 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 5 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 4 recommendations
• Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately? 2023 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What is the most mind expanding book(s) you have read till date? 2022 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 1 recommendation