Gravity's Rainbow

"Gravity's Rainbow" is a landmark postmodern novel by American author Thomas Pynchon, considered one of the most important works of 20th-century literature. The action takes place toward the end of World War II and narrates a complex, multilayered story in which themes of paranoia, technology, power, and human destiny intertwine. The book is known for its experimental structure, its multitude of characters and storylines, and its deep exploration of the relationship between science, history, and mythology.