What does everyone like to read? - Bilge

C cybertiki Member Fort Lauderdale, FL Joined: Jun 28, 2003 Posts: 234	C cybertiki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 24, 2004 8:04 AM Yeah ... Gravity's Rainbow is a tough read, but worth the effort once you start to figure out what's going on. If you want to read Pynchon, start with "V", or "The Crying of Lot 49". Much easier to wade thru. As for Douglas Adams, yes, he was a serious author - and a better writer than most. If you haven't read it yet, see if you can get a copy of "Last Chance to See" for a look at him that goes beyond H2G2. I was fortunate enough to work with him briefly in the mid-80's on a game, and had spoken with him on several occasions afterwards. He was a wonderful man, and his writings bear comparison with O. Henry, James Thurber, and Mark Twain. He is greatly missed these days. Cheers!

Yeah ... Gravity's Rainbow is a tough read, but worth the effort once you start to figure out what's going on. If you want to read Pynchon, start with "V", or "The Crying of Lot 49". Much easier to wade thru.

As for Douglas Adams, yes, he was a serious author - and a better writer than most. If you haven't read it yet, see if you can get a copy of "Last Chance to See" for a look at him that goes beyond H2G2. I was fortunate enough to work with him briefly in the mid-80's on a game, and had spoken with him on several occasions afterwards. He was a wonderful man, and his writings bear comparison with O. Henry, James Thurber, and Mark Twain. He is greatly missed these days.

Cheers!

Post #132642 by cybertiki on Fri, Dec 24, 2004 8:04 AM