i don't like pynchon much. but i think severian and/or evollove are fans.
having said that, gravity's rainbow is his most celebrated thick and heavy tome.
there's really no way around that. so i've avoided it. i mean, i tried--and tossed it
sorry
nevertheless, he's important
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ETA: oh, i'll post you something to read. RIGHT HERE.
one moment...
here you go:
http://www.electronicbookreview.com/...spresent/tense