Professor Nealon was given unanimous thumbs up as the instructor of this course. The discussions along with the supplemental readings were additional high points. The density and difficulty of Pynchon was given near-unanimous thumbs down. Among the suggested improvements, more opportunities for graded work and additional supplemental readings were mentioned most often. Prospective students should be prepared for the chal enge of two long and difficult novels, but know that your effort wil be rewarded with intellectual stimulation.