Infinite Jest  (English, Paperback, Foster Wallace David)

Set in a near-future, Infinite Jest is the story of recovering addicts and students of a tennis academy as they search for a movie so entertaining that it puts whoever watches it into a catatonic bliss. Known for its semi-satiric portrayal of society, it explores how society views entertainment and touches on a variety of topics.

Summary of the Book

In the not-so-distant future, North America has merged into a single superstate known as the Organization of North American Nations (O.N.A.N). In the Year of the Dependent Adult Undergarment, the U.S. President issues orders which turn the northeastern U.S. and southeastern Canada into a hazardous waste dump. In these times, students of the Enfield Tennis Academy and patients of the Ennet House Drug and Alcohol Recovery House follow a lead on the trail of a dangerous movie. The Entertainment, as it is referred to, is a movie so entertaining that it leaves whoever watches it in a near comatose state.

About David Foster Wallace

David Foster Wallace was an American writer. His work won him critical acclaim and he authored several books, some of which are: The Broom of the System, The Pale King, Girl with Curious Hair, Oblivion: Stories and Brief Interviews with Hideous Men.

A graduate of the University of Arizona, Wallace was also professor of English at Illinois State University and professor of creative writing at Pomona College.