Ratings23
Average rating4
Contains spoilers
incredibly poetic and rich prose, all the while remaining witty and selfaware. reading the first part of adult world (i) i wanted to have a husband; reading adult world (ii) made me want to write. church not made with hands was so stunning and tis-stan was hilarous, just as on his deathbed
Brilliant writing that attempts to push the boundaries of fiction while providing depressing/hilarious insights into the human condition.
What's not to like?
“She viewed everything in life with apprehension, as if every occasion and opportunity were some sort of dreadfully important exam for which she had been too lazy or stupid to prepare properly.”
So great. I'm apprehensive to jump on the “openly loving DFW” bandwagon, but I really enjoyed how he plays with form.
That's one difficult piece. To read, digest and to rate. Some of the stories are brilliant, others were indigestible for me. And there were those uber meta stories about themselves. Maybe one day I will be brave and smart enough to put this into more perspective.