Reading List Completists discussion

This thread is for discussion of Infinite Jest from pages 627 - 755 or roughly 63 - 75% of the electronic version.

Just read about a character basically going crazy watching syndicated episodes of M.A.S.H. It made me think about the fact that almost every time I turn in the TV, The Big Bang Theory or Modern Family is on.

Mighty smart, right? Glad to see you are making some headway.

TheLongWait wrote: "Mighty smart, right? Glad to see you are making some headway."

Some days I get a lot done, then I will go days without reading. I enjoy it, but it is a mountain climb!

The ETA boys encounter a gross fridge stored in the recesses of the academy. I expected what they would find to be much worse than spoiled food.

Lots in here lately about the pressures put on young kids to succeed leading to depression and drug use. Knowing the fate of the author, was this book a cry for help? (especially p. 692 to 698 - Kate Gompert is back and psychotically depressed)

When it comes to discussing Infinite Jest, I find it difficult to tell if something is going to be a spoiler.

Virtually everything could b considered a spoiler...but it appears u are the only one still reading, lol

I will not be defeated by Infinite Jest!

I'm still reading! I'm just reading very slowly...lol

Hey, TheLongWait, the part you had me reference for pages 755 to 769 (How can you tell if someone is sad?) is the part I mention above. Kate Gompert, psychotic depression, and the author's cry for help.

That's right...keep this in mind as unlearn more about Kate...and Gately as well...

Also a key scene to remember from this section pgs 724-728, 651-662, and footnote 269 pgs 1047-1052. key plot points if u can read them closely

Thanks - I am going to have to check those sections out again. I do frequently notice the reoccurring theme, but you have got the notes and references to back it up!

I really like the parts with Kate Gompert.

TheLongWait wrote: "Also a key scene to remember from this section pgs 724-728, 651-662, and footnote 269 pgs 1047-1052. key plot points if u can read them closely"

I have my Infinite Jest time set aside for tonight - not only will I do my next section of reading, I am going to go back and check these out.

Glad to hear. I will come up with some more later if u like

TheLongWait wrote: "Glad to hear. I will come up with some more later if u like"

Very interesting - I remember those parts, but had yet to tie them into a theme. Seems like a lot of Avril's personality and how it influenced the other members of the Incandenza are key points here.

Good thinking