I think it isn't surprising that I viewed Infinite Jest as daunting. But I had discussed this book with some friends, who absolutely raved about it. Combine that with the the fact that this is viewed as one of the modern classics, I decided to take this book on. And it took me quite a while to get through this brick of a book.

All in all, I have very mixed feelings about it. There are some fascinating ideas in it, the ending is beautiful, and the writing is dripping with ironic humor. On the other hand, it is far more farcical than I expected, to such a point that it borderlines on annoying foolishness. Some of the plots I don't think aged well, and it is nearly impossible to keep straight. I read later on that you should read this book all in one week, or not bother at all, and I somewhat agree with that. Half of me wants to take a week off and read it all in one crazed go. On the other hand, I'm not sure it's even worth it. As much as it is lauded as a classic, I do think of it as more of a take-it-or-leave-it book.