I was unable to get very far into Gravity's Rainbow, although I wanted to. I was younger then and less patient—perhaps I should pick it up again.
For anyone wondering about Pynchon, I can say that The Crying of Lot 49 I did find approachable and it has made quite a lasting impression. It's not too long or too dense. And you may find a reference or two that have been subsumed by our greater culture. (As an example, I understood the reference when I saw Radiohead's fan club was called W.A.S.T.E..)
I was unable to get very far into Gravity's Rainbow, although I wanted to. I was younger then and less patient—perhaps I should pick it up again.
For anyone wondering about Pynchon, I can say that The Crying of Lot 49 I did find approachable and it has made quite a lasting impression. It's not too long or too dense. And you may find a reference or two that have been subsumed by our greater culture. (As an example, I understood the reference when I saw Radiohead's fan club was called W.A.S.T.E..)