Noob here, want to read Crying of Lot 49. Is there anything I

Absolutely not. Maybe a little bit of history of relations between Russia, UK and USA in 19th century.

>>10023727
no it's pretty approachable as far as pynchon is concerned. The Illuminatus! Trilogy could be a good primer though

>>10023727
What's the problem, Anon? It's just a

Rag-a-muffin' life
To pull-you-through-that strife
Ain't nothin' to joke,
But if you'll only just smoak
Then maybe it'll be all-right?

[Chorus]
But that (oh)
Full-some pre-tentio-si-ty
That fills your -- thoughts, with me-diocri-ty
It's just (hey!)
Holdin' you back
If it would give you some slack
You might 'preciate ver-bosity

[Neckbeards and shitposters amble in, tripping over each others' feet; an unrealistically proportioned nude male of color begins gyrating his hips in an animated fashion, drawing one's eye--and yes, the Anons' as well!--toward the pendulous 'pendage which describes major arcs at pelvic-level. A passing /pol/lak, copy of The Culture Of Critique in hand, pauses to gaze 'pon the sight, salivating involuntarily]

>>10023795
>>10023949

Thank you! I'll look into The Illuminatys trilogy.

>>10023727
Its an elephant, I can tell by its ears

>>10024058
You are correct. Congratulations.

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>>10023953

When does the trumpet come in though? I've been waiting for it for days.

>>10023727
Not much, it's very accessible for Pynchon. As long as you're aware that Pynchon is an author who is very playful with the prose - plenty of word-play, false clues and leads, abstract metaphors, stream-of-consciousness, etc - then you'll be fine. In fact, The Crying of Lot 49 is probably Pynchon at some of his best while also being at some of his easiest to read. Take it slow, think about what it is he's trying to pull you through and you'll be fine.

>>10023727
You have to read 48 Laws of Power first