First Thoughts on Libra

Don Dellilo's "Libra" seems like a very promising book. The story revolving around a postmodernist view on the assassination of JFK makes for a potentially extremely interesting read. I've always been interested in conspiracy theories which makes the whole conspiracy theory involving the CIA particularly intriguing to me. I'm usually skeptical about conspiracy theories but in the case of Libra's plot I definitely think it was a great possibility that there was a conspiracy. It'll be nice to see how Dellilo interprets these theories and how he portrays Lee as a character.

So far the book hasn't been as confusing as some of the other books we've read (Mumbo Jumbo...) which always is important to keep me engaged. There are definitely post-modernist aspects to the book but they aren't so "Look at me! I'm post-modernist" as it was like in Mumbo Jumbo. It's subtle yet you notice them and appreciate them, rather than Reed making them so obvious that it gets kind of bothering. I think my interest in the plot as well will keep me motivated to read the book thoroughly. I look forward to reading the rest of Libra, so far it has not disappointed.