The agents at the IRS Regional Examination Center appear ordinary enough to newly arrived trainee David Wallace. But as he immerses himself in a routine so tedious that new employees receive boredom-survival training, he learns of the extraordinary variety of personalities drawn to this strange calling.
David Foster Wallace
David Foster Wallace was an American novelist, essayist, and professor known for his complex, innovative writing style and exploration of contemporary American culture. His most notable works include the novel "Infinite Jest," a sprawling, dense epic that has become a cult classic, and the essay collection "A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again." Wallace's writing is characterized by its wit, intelligence, and deep insight into the human condition. He is considered one of the most influential writers of his generation, and his work has had a lasting impact on the literary world. Tragically, Wallace struggled with depression and took his own life in 2008 at the age of 46.