/lit/ - Literature

What are the prerequisites to Infinite Jest? Also, which edition should I purchase?

One of my friends is planning to gift me Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace for my birthday. He can be a bit pretentious sometimes. He called me up ask me if I thought I was intelligent enough to read it, which annoyed me so I said yes. But after finding that it's a difficult read on the internet, now I'm wondering if I should just admit that I can't because he'll likely try to discuss this with me and make fun of me with our friends when I fail to understand it and try to bullshit my way out. Should I just refuse? Also, new to /lit/, apologize if this thread doesn't belong here.

Why did lit's opinion on this book changed so much over the years? I remember it being much more favorable viewed years ago

what am I in for?

Post your favourite book
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I bought this and some other books and this brick just looks so unappealing to read. Is it really worth the time?

>the book has an actual ending