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Literary Fiction· United States

Gravity's Rainbow

by Thomas Pynchon
Aggregate Editorial Score44/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1973810 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1973, Gravity's Rainbow established Thomas Pynchon as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Tyrone Slothrop, an American officer in wartime London, discovers that his sexual encounters predict V-2 rocket strikes. Pynchon's dazzling, bewildering masterpiece—which won the National Book Award—is the supreme postmodern American novel: encyclopaedic, conspiratorial, brilliant, and deeply strange. Themes of World War II, conspiracy, paranoia run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1973.

Book Details

AuthorThomas Pynchon
Published1973
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages810
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780143039945
Editorial Score44/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gravity's Rainbow about?

Tyrone Slothrop, an American officer in wartime London, discovers that his sexual encounters predict V-2 rocket strikes. Pynchon's dazzling, bewildering masterpiece—which won the National Book Award—is the supreme postmodern American novel: encyclopaedic, conspiratorial, brilliant, and deeply strange.

Who wrote Gravity's Rainbow?

Gravity's Rainbow was written by Thomas Pynchon, from United States. First published in 1973.

What awards has Gravity's Rainbow won?

Gravity's Rainbow has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1973.

Is Gravity's Rainbow worth reading?

Gravity's Rainbow is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in World War II, conspiracy, paranoia.

Where can I buy Gravity's Rainbow?

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What category is Gravity's Rainbow?

Gravity's Rainbow is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Gravity's Rainbow from?

Gravity's Rainbow originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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