Have I been sucked into a parallel universe?

[PETER A WATTS]

>      
>      p.s. I'm about to start "The Recognitions" based on fellow listers' 
>      (funny how close that is to 'listeners', mmmm) recommendations.  Wish 
>      me luck.
>      
>      JB.  
> 
It's rough going the first time, especially the first section, but if you 
can hang in there until section 5 (one of the most incredible chapters 
I've ever read), you'll be hooked. 
Bon Voyage, or something.