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I would say start with V. honestly. It's his first novel. The seeds of everything he does subsequently in his career have their foundation there. It's one of the finest first novels ever written, maybe the single finest.
Drinkinwookie
It's not necessary. However- it is a difficult read, as all Pynchon books are. The Crying of Lot 49 is his most accessible book- its short and slightly less dense than most of his writing and would serve as a good "Pynchon primer". There are recurring characters and references but I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter much what order you discover them in.
Miroslaw Aleksander
Its not necessary, although it may help, as certain topics and characters are referenced in his other novels. However, I wouldn't say it's a necessity.
George King
I have read both "V" and "Gravity's Rainbow" and don't have a desire to read any more Pynchon
Joseph Young
No. And I disagree with the response recommending starting with V. Of the Pynchon I have read (V, Lot 49, Gravity's Rainbow, and Vineland) it was the most challenging.
Renato
I haven't read Pynchon yet, but a friend from Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ who has advised me to start with this one. I'm reading it with Brain Pain. Will you join? :-)
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