The Broom of the System: A Novel
by David Foster Wallace
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Author: David Foster WallaceEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-05-25
ISBN: 0142002429
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: A Way to watch the development of a great writer
Summary: 4 Stars
This novel provides an interesting angle for fans of David Foster Wallace- a great book, but clearly the product of a fascinating and inventive writer who is still figuring out the true extent of his voice. Thus, while the book has many of the hallmarks of his writing (the "must....describe....everything" of his subsequent works), it also has a kind of- dare we say- brevity, that is refreshing and works in the book's favor. While it stops short of the brilliance that followed, this is still a wonderful book, full of amazing characters, amazing situations, and is just plain an amazing read.
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