Laurance Emory answers “This book seem very intimidating to read...”

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This book seem very intimidating to read (length and the fact Pynchon seems kind of a nut). Is it a difficult read?

Laurance Emory I suggest reading slowly, like with voice in your head, to best absorb. This isn't a fast food novel, more like gourmet dinner with each bite to be sa…moreI suggest reading slowly, like with voice in your head, to best absorb. This isn't a fast food novel, more like gourmet dinner with each bite to be savored. We don't speed listen to Beatles, or other great music/art. I read opening two paragraphs to friend who was said difficult to get into. She said "Wow, that is like poetry" Poetry in prose.(less)

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Gravity’s Rainbow

by Thomas Pynchon

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