1088 Reasons You Should Read Infinite Jest*

*This list contains only 20 reasons.

The title comes straight from Hamlet -- and we all love Shakespeare, right guys?

The title comes straight from Hamlet -- and we all love Shakespeare, right guys?

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The book is baby-sized.

The book is baby-sized.

This requires no further explanation.

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The book is so heavy it can be used as a weapon.

The book is so heavy it can be used as a weapon.

The hardcover weighs 3.2 pounds.

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And so thick it can be used as a shield.

And so thick it can be used as a shield.

That's 1088 pages of protection.

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