It has been several years since Mr. Wallace published any fiction.  Oblivion consists of eight stories - two of which are very short.  Each story is very different.   Some of the topics include stories of a tragic accident that happened to a baby, a psychopath on a bus and a deranged teacher.  In "Oblivion" a wife complains about her husband's nonexistent snoring and makes him go to a sleep clinic.  He then begins to wonder if he even knows himself. 

This book certainly would not be called "light reading".  Mr. Wallace writes with an extraordinary amount of intellect that will make you "think deep".  Be prepared for something very different when you read this book.  This author's writing style is like a type of art.  Only a chosen few possess talent of this caliber. 

If you are not familiar with the writing of David Foster Wallace you might also want to read "Infinite Jest".  We look forward to more books by this author.

REVIEWED BY NANCY EATON

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