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Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

David Foster Wallace
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Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1999

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David Foster Wallace

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

30,752 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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David Foster Wallace's Brief Interviews with Hideous Men garners praise for its innovative structure and darkly humorous take on human frailty. Critics admire Wallace's linguistic prowess and psychological insight, though some find the fragmented narrative and dense prose challenging. The collection's unique format provides a thought-provoking yet demanding read.

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Who Should Read Brief Interviews with Hideous Men?

Readers who enjoy Brief Interviews with Hideous Men by David Foster Wallace are likely fans of complex narratives and dark humor. They may appreciate similar works like Infinite Jest by Wallace or American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis, enjoying satire and deep psychological explorations.

4.1

30,752 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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