Pynchon, Thomas
Inherent Vice
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099542162
- author:
- Pynchon, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Doc Sportello's world is one of haze and confusion. As he navigates the end of an era in 1960s Los Angeles, he finds himself drawn into a complex web of motives and passions. His ex-girlfriend appears with a story about a plot to kidnap a billionaire land developer, but Doc knows that 'love' can be trouble. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Doc encounters a cast of characters including surfers, hustlers, dopers, and rockers, each with their own secrets and agendas. A mysterious entity known as the Golden Fang may hold the key to unlocking the truth, but its true nature remains elusive. Thomas Pynchon's novel is a lively yarn that explores the tensions between free love and paranoia in a city shrouded in fog. With its unique blend of noir and psychedelic elements, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the era of the 1960s counterculture.
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