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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?
Miroslaw Aleksander Yes, they're dense, and you won't get every detail the first time 'round you read it. That said, most people who finish the novel have two immediate r…moreYes, they're dense, and you won't get every detail the first time 'round you read it. That said, most people who finish the novel have two immediate reactions: They realize they didn't understand about half of it, and they desire to start rereading the whole thing just after putting it down.(less)
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Gravity’s Rainbow
by Thomas Pynchon
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