A Goodreads user asked this question about Gravity’s Rainbow:
This book seem very intimidating to read (length and the fact Pynchon seems kind of a nut). Is it a difficult read?
John Maberry Yes, extraordinarily so. There are more allusions packed into each page than any other book I have ever read. If you want to read it, do so near a com…moreYes, extraordinarily so. There are more allusions packed into each page than any other book I have ever read. If you want to read it, do so near a computer where you can look them all up as you read. It is turgid prose.(less)
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