Kris’s Comments (group member since Aug 06, 2012)

Kris’s comments from the Infinite Jest – David Foster Wallace group.

Jerry wrote: "i wish i had had a reading group to post to the first time i read it... does that make sense? "

That does make sense, Jerry -- I'm glad you're joining us this time, at least.

The threads are all up. I think any members should be able to add new topics to those folders with no problems. Let me know if I have any spelling errors or am missing anything!

This thread is for discussions of Gately in IJ. Please note that there are likely to be spoilers throughout the thread, so first-time readers may want to delay reading and posting until after they have finished their first read of IJ.

This thread is for discussions of depression as seen in IJ. Please note that there are likely to be spoilers throughout the thread, so first-time readers may want to delay reading and posting until after they have finished their first read of IJ.

This thread is for discussions of self-image/esteem as seen in IJ. Please note that there are likely to be spoilers throughout the thread, so first-time readers may want to delay reading and posting until after they have finished their first read of IJ.

This thread is for discussions of suicide as seen in IJ. Please note that there are likely to be spoilers throughout the thread, so first-time readers may want to delay reading and posting until after they have finished their first read of IJ.

This thread is for discussions of entertainment as seen in IJ. Please note that there are likely to be spoilers throughout the thread, so first-time readers may want to delay reading and posting until after they have finished their first read of IJ.

This thread is for discussions of addiction as seen in IJ. Please note that there are likely to be spoilers throughout the thread, so first-time readers may want to delay reading and posting until after they have finished their first read of IJ.

Garima wrote: "Kris wrote: "I just posted the page-range threads, Jason. I think for those of us who are 1st time readers, the thematic/character/organization threads will be chock full of spoilers, so we should ...

That is great Kris. This is my first group read and I'm so nervous excited! "

It will be lots of fun, Garima!

Jerry wrote: "Ok... being unemployed i have a ton of time. Ill get started tonite or tommorow, as i am headed out of town to get lottery tix in a few. And dont know what kind of wifi i will have... lol. And my ..."

I'm sending you good luck wishes, Jerry, for the lottery tickets, job searches, etc.

Jason wrote: "As usual, Kris, it sounds like we're on the same page. That sounds perfect. Thank you!!"

Obsessive-compulsive moderators unite :)

Jason wrote: "Wow, that sounds like a lot of threads! I just meant "hey let's chat about Chapter 1 somewhere." I wasn't thinking of any particular character or theme.

I am fucked."

I just posted the page-range threads, Jason. I think for those of us who are 1st time readers, the thematic/character/organization threads will be chock full of spoilers, so we should stick to the page-range threads for discussion. I think the other threads are for veterans. :)

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