“The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read.” -Mark Twain
I came across this quote while blog surfing this morgen and couldn’t help but think about the book I am reading right now. Yes, folks, I am still working on Infinite Jest. It’s taking me longer than I thought, but in this instance it isn’t bothering me too much. Usually I get very frustrated with a book I just can’t seem to plow through. With Infinite Jest, however, I quickly realized that this is not a book to be devoured. Rather, it is meant to be savored.
I can’t just pick up this book when I have an extra fifteen minutes. It wasn’t good for reading on trams while in Zürich, and not just because it is so heavy! I can’t cram in a few pages before bed. I usually need to have a minimum of an hour to feel like I will accomplish something.
I’m already a little nervous thinking about trying to review it or sum it up for you when I eventually finish it. There is just so much to say, I hardly know where to start. Some people ask why I am reading such a gargantuan book and I always say for pleasure. And a little for the accomplishment factor. This is just something I really want to do and feel good about. So, in this instance, Mr. Twain (even though I don’t really like you all that much), I feel I am reading a really good book.
A Broad At Home 