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Pynchon, just around the corner
Devoted fans of writer Thomas Pynchon (you know who you are) are counting down the hours to Tuesday's release of "Against the Day," the master's first novel in nine years. His acolytes are already poised to wade into the book's 1,085 pages and myriad plot lines, set in the decades around 1900.
Early trade reviews suggest a book that's not Pynchon's best, but better than his recent efforts, and almost always entertaining. Check out the Globe's review this Sunday, and you'll be able to join a fan discussion group on boston.com, if you're of a mind. After all, it's easier to be a fellow traveler if you travel with other fellows.
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