A review by gerbearrr
Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon

5.0

Without a doubt, Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon has skyrocketed to the top of the vast pile of my all time favorite novels. It may seem both off-putting and intimidating at first to pick up a postmodern, experimental tomb written in 18th century style, especially by Pynchon, but it is so worth the adventure. Pynchon's encyclopedic knowledge of advanced mathematics, astronomy, history, philosophy, architecture, physics and geography is nothing short of inspirational for me as a writer. Not only is Mason & Dixon his greatest achievement, it is probably the finest postmodern novel I have had the pleasure to read.