I have read and still read a lot of science fiction, literature (both ancient and modern). I have tried to read Gene Wolfe several times. I must confess that a

I have read and still read a lot of science fiction, literature (both ancient and modern). I have tried to read Gene Wolfe several times. I must confess that all I obtained from his works was a sense of profound ennui. I am prepared to admit that the fault is likely to be entirely mine, considering how many people admire Mr Wolfe's writing.