Pale Fire

[Jasper Fidget]

I third the motion.  Read the book first.  I don't think it's the kind of
read that should last for months anyway (for a first time through) -- a
weekend to a week sounds about right.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pynchon-l at waste.org 
> [mailto:owner-pynchon-l at waste.org] On Behalf Of s~Z
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 8:03 PM
> To: pynchon-l at waste.org
> Subject: Re: Pale Fire
> 
> >>>If that's the decision, then I suggest that everyone read the book 
> >>>cover
> to
> cover before the group read and then begin again as a group.  
>  Because I
> think
> much of the purpose of this will be lost if we read it like a 
> book club, unable to talk about things for fear of spoiling 
> it for someone else.<<<
> 
> I have changed my mind and agree with this. While I initially 
> voted for a non-spoilage policy, it isn't realistic with this 
> readership. I second malignd's motion that it be understood 
> that all participants will have read the novel once. Then we 
> can say whatever we want whenever we want as we go through 
> the book. Considering this medium (and this list) [and this 
> novel] the entire endeavor will be a chaotic mess, but it 
> should be enlightening, entertaining, and surprisingly 
> evocative of Pynchon- related discussion.
>