Thomas Pynchon

Inherent Vice

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ISBN 13:: 9780143117568
author:: Thomas Pynchon
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 369
Dimensions:: 13.8 x 2 x 21.3 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, ,
Condition:: New
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Doc Sportello's world is one of haze and confusion. It's been a while since he's seen his ex-girlfriend, but she turns up with a story about a plot to kidnap a billionaire land developer - a man she claims to love. As the psychedelic sixties draw to a close in L.A., Doc knows that "love" can be trouble. In this lively yarn, Thomas Pynchon explores the complexities of relationships and the era's shifting values. Part noir, part psychedelic romp, this novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. With its unique blend of humor and philosophical insight, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the end of an era. If you can remember the sixties, you weren't there - or were you?

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