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I randomly have this book because I got it as a wedding favor (what you get for being friends with librarians). Do I need to read The Infinite Jest before I read this? Or, would it make sense to read this first & then read The Infinite Jest if I like it?

Cole Heideman old question, but for new askers- this book is great for both DFW noobs, and people who have read IJ or anything else by him, particularly Broom of th…moreold question, but for new askers- this book is great for both DFW noobs, and people who have read IJ or anything else by him, particularly Broom of the System and Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. It provides broad overviews of the themes of those books and DFW's work in general.(less)

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Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself

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