Finnegan's Wake
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Finnegan's Wake
Joyce
5 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2015–2024.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
n.b. reading _Finnegans Wake_ out loud is fundamental to the purpose of the book and it's enjoyment as a reader. I find myself laughing regularly and not knowing exactly why; maybe just because of the surrealist nature of the language.
Yes it’s not at all typical but it’s really not that hard and it’s definitely no Finnegan’s Wake. Now that’s a challenge!
A good number (I won't say plenty) of people have read Finnegans Wake and enjoyed it. At the risk of being branded a liar I can say that I've read the whole thing (out loud) and found it a very worthwhile experience. Some of the language play is very enjoyable.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 3 recommendations
- Gödel, Escher, Bach is the most influential book in my life (2022) 2024 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What is the most mind blowing book you've ever read? 2015 · 1 recommendation