“Get too conceptual, too cute and remote, and your characters die on the page.”
Book:Slow Learner
Quote by Thomas Pynchon
Work
Slow Learner
This book delves into the life of an individual who learns at a slower pace than most, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of personal development and self-understanding. more
Author
Thomas Pynchon
Thomas Pynchon is an American novelist born on May 8, 1937. His works are known for their complex narrative structures, rich symbolism, and profound social criticism. His representative works include 'The Crying of Lot 49' and 'Gravity's Rainbow'. more
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