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I finished Infinite Jest and Gangs of New York
Infinite Jest is shockingly readable given it's reputation, aide from its length and vocabulary. It's depiction of the slopification of America was apt in the 90s and prescient now. 10/10, enjoyed the addiction themes.
Gangs of New York is actually terrible, barely readable, and only known now because of the movie. Not worth reading unless you are a hyper neurodivergent about late 19th century New York, or a truecrime garbage enjoyer.
Currently reading the Devil's Chessboard by David Talbot and Butcher's Crossing by John Williams
Devil's Chessboard is about the birth of the CIA and why they're evil. I went in expecting to have my beliefs reinforced and they have been. Writer tends to have a pretty lefty bias, so if that irks you I'd avoid it.
Butcher's Crossing is (so far) an enjoyable western, protag is a volcel though.
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The film is only remembered because of Daniel Day-Lewis kino performance as a 19th century murderous chud, otherwise it is a mid-film so I believe you about the book being shit.
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I was surprised at how funny infinite jest was. That dude sure has a way with words.
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