Rating ATD

[David Morris]

I agree with this rating, but I'm not sure the single/dual protagonist
emotional focus is the biggest reason.  Emotion does seem an important
factor though, and serious (as opposed to flippant) attitude toward
the subject matter seems at the heart of it.  Sure, all of the books
are full of jokes, puns, satire, etc.  But the top 2 (really 3) seem
the most earnest on this list.  Where they use humor is always as a
relief from some very dark concerns.

David Morris

On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 3:06 PM,  <kelber at mindspring.com> wrote:
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> 1. GR
> 2. V(the young Pynchon) tied with M&D (the mature Pynchon)
> 3. COL49
> 4. ATD
> 5. Vineland