Aram asked:

Just finished IJ and am wondering if there's definitive textual evidence that the wraith that appears to Don Gately is in fact James O. Incandenza? A quote would be nice. I know it doesn't say so explicitly, but which part of the text makes it clear that it's JOI's wraith?

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Harrison Saich The wraith also mentions Wild Turkey as its former drink of choice. Not explicit but a pretty strong implication.

Mariano He introduces his son as a tennis player who resembles Hal or Orin, he talks about the entertainment, and his issues about being a father.

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