Infinite Jest
A sprawling, darkly comic novel set in a near-future North America, centered on a tennis academy, a halfway house for addicts, and a lethally entertaining film cartridge. It explores addiction, entertainment, and the pursuit of happiness through interwoven narratives and extensive endnotes.
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Ranked #427 of 1942 · 1104 pages · Published 1996
Mentioned 2× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 2 episodes, most recently on Jul 2, 2025.
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Mentioned by Amjad Masad · 00:04:11 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · 01:21:55 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
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Book data: ISBN 9780316066525. Page count from Open Library (median of editions). Cover via Open Library Covers.