IJ Discussion: Part V

[Justin]

This thread is for discussion of Infinite Jest from pages 508 - 627 or roughly 50 - 63% of the electronic version.

[Matthew, Assistant List Master]

Deformed by beauty . . .

Even one of the characters just said they are not following what is going on . . .

[Matthew, Assistant List Master]

Drugs, bizarre animal killings, and hot for teacher. Yup, it's Infinite Jest!

[Kirstin]

Haha! I've been ignoring this book for a while now. I'll try and read a little faster.

[Matthew, Assistant List Master]

Many moons tend to pass between my readings . . .

[Matthew, Assistant List Master]

The background stories of Lenz and Green are very interesting. Those who like animals are not going to like Lenz very much!

[Jeff]

True statement!

[Matthew, Assistant List Master]

*sigh* I realized that according to Goodreads I only recently passed 50% . . .

[Jeff]

Keep the faith

[Matthew, Assistant List Master]

I get this feeling that within the past 20 pages or so the story lines are finally coming together.

[Matthew, Assistant List Master]

Just finished "Section V" - I really feel like the last 40 pages or so major things have been happening that are going to pull the story together and lead up to the climax. I hope so because everything up until now has remained fairly disjointed.

[Jeff]

Patience is a virtue Matthew. try not to worry so much about a resolution and enjoy the ride

[Matthew, Assistant List Master]

Sounds like wise advice . . . I will do my best!

[Jeff]

It's difficult to do. I will say IJ changed the way I read novels.