Some of my friends read history and biographies. Some of them read historical fiction or how-2 books. I tend toward plain ol’ feel good fiction. Unless I’m reading a guest editorial or a technical manual. Though of course I do actually spend an hour or so every day “reading” ’toons and maybe one more reading comments.
OK, I’ll buy that Caulfield is super smart for an eight-year-old and very intellectual.
I’ve seen You Tube clips of 3 and 4 year old geniuses, or savants… take your pick…
who can memorise complicated data, like, say, the periodic table and the properties of every element…
or a book on composers or scientists and their individual accomplishments.
Even if Caulfield can do that stuff… which has never been stated…
It’s hard to buy that he has life experiences to follow and understand the twisted psychology and philosophical nuance of a David Foster Wallace novel.
I don’t have the patience, and I’m waaay older than eight.
Mr. Mallett, Each art media has limitations. You work well in yours. Please continue.Oh, and I don’t mind looking up stuff you present. You enriched me long ago, starting with, ”callipygian.”
I’ve recommitted myself to reading at least an hour everyday, but that hour has stretched to 3-4 until either my eyes go wonky and I can no longer see the text or my brain stops paying attention, forcing me to reread repeatedly: the joys of neurological fatigue.
All four of us have been working/schooling at home since mid-March. Sadly, being stuck at home all the time, even reading has lost its savor. I even have a new book I can’t seem to engage with right now.
I’d advise anyone thinking of giving Wallace a go to start with one of his collections of nonfiction, like Consider the Lobster or A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again. If you like his “voice,” you might well consider Infinite Jest a worthy investment of your (considerable) time; if not, then it’s not a big waste.
Only if memes had extra long footnotes. I don’t know why David Foster Wallace is the benchmark for long novels. The classical Russian authors are far worse, in my opinion.
Gary Fabian almost 4 years ago
Dang, they caught me.
pschearer Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Nope, I’m not gonna look him up. I don’t do click-bait.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
Some of my friends read history and biographies. Some of them read historical fiction or how-2 books. I tend toward plain ol’ feel good fiction. Unless I’m reading a guest editorial or a technical manual. Though of course I do actually spend an hour or so every day “reading” ’toons and maybe one more reading comments.
Bilan almost 4 years ago
They can’t be referring to this strip. There are no funny pictures.
Gizmo Cat almost 4 years ago
Which free time? My husband and me, and lots of others, are still working, be it mostly from home. No extra time for reading unfortunately.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 4 years ago
OK, I’ll buy that Caulfield is super smart for an eight-year-old and very intellectual.
I’ve seen You Tube clips of 3 and 4 year old geniuses, or savants… take your pick…
who can memorise complicated data, like, say, the periodic table and the properties of every element…
or a book on composers or scientists and their individual accomplishments.
Even if Caulfield can do that stuff… which has never been stated…
It’s hard to buy that he has life experiences to follow and understand the twisted psychology and philosophical nuance of a David Foster Wallace novel.
I don’t have the patience, and I’m waaay older than eight.
jpayne4040 almost 4 years ago
I’m going to guess the answer is no.
I was FRAMED!!!!!! almost 4 years ago
ANY type of reading is good. Even with graphics and pictures, comics helps spur the imagination.
DanSlicker almost 4 years ago
Yes, memes are much funnier than comic strips.
Uncle Bob almost 4 years ago
James Lee Burke.
poppacapsmokeblower almost 4 years ago
Mr. Mallett, Each art media has limitations. You work well in yours. Please continue.Oh, and I don’t mind looking up stuff you present. You enriched me long ago, starting with, ”callipygian.”
Al Nala almost 4 years ago
Never heard of him.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Not quite breaking that third wall. Maybe just opening a small window.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’ve recommitted myself to reading at least an hour everyday, but that hour has stretched to 3-4 until either my eyes go wonky and I can no longer see the text or my brain stops paying attention, forcing me to reread repeatedly: the joys of neurological fatigue.
jbarnes almost 4 years ago
All four of us have been working/schooling at home since mid-March. Sadly, being stuck at home all the time, even reading has lost its savor. I even have a new book I can’t seem to engage with right now.
fritzoid Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’d advise anyone thinking of giving Wallace a go to start with one of his collections of nonfiction, like Consider the Lobster or A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again. If you like his “voice,” you might well consider Infinite Jest a worthy investment of your (considerable) time; if not, then it’s not a big waste.
Daeder almost 4 years ago
Only if memes had extra long footnotes. I don’t know why David Foster Wallace is the benchmark for long novels. The classical Russian authors are far worse, in my opinion.