I wouldn't really class Wolfe's books as SF or fantasy, but more as extended puzzles. Particularly in the case of the "New Sun" books, but also with the "Long S

I wouldn't really class Wolfe's books as SF or fantasy, but more as extended puzzles. Particularly in the case of the "New Sun" books, but also with the "Long Sun" ones, you spend a lot of time trying to work out what the heck is going on - and most times failing. But they are definitely well worth reading.