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A review by msaari
Painovoiman sateenkaari by Thomas Pynchon
5.0
I've read this before in English. I was quite surprised to hear there was a Finnish edition in the works, but less surprised when it was delayed. Translating Gravity's Rainbow must be a really heavy task. The job is well done, though, and it was a pleasure to read. Much better than reading the book in English, really.
The story is still confusing at times, but this is not a book to comprehend thoroughly. This is a book to receive – just let it wash over you. The story makes sense at times, is hilarious at times, delightfully paranoid at others.
The Pynchon names. Few authors come up with names like Pynchon. Blodgett Waxwing? Sheer brilliance.
Marvellous book. Not for everyone, since this is such a brick of a book, but definitely worth experiencing, and I'm really glad somebody translated this in Finnish. Hopefully more Pynchon books follow.
The story is still confusing at times, but this is not a book to comprehend thoroughly. This is a book to receive – just let it wash over you. The story makes sense at times, is hilarious at times, delightfully paranoid at others.
The Pynchon names. Few authors come up with names like Pynchon. Blodgett Waxwing? Sheer brilliance.
Marvellous book. Not for everyone, since this is such a brick of a book, but definitely worth experiencing, and I'm really glad somebody translated this in Finnish. Hopefully more Pynchon books follow.