Inherent Vice
Jun 2012 · Sold by Penguin
4.1star
174 reviews
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"The funniest book Pynchon has written." — Rolling Stone
"Entertainment of a high order." - Time
Part noir, part psychedelic romp, all Thomas Pynchon—private eye Doc Sportello surfaces, occasionally, out of a marijuana haze to watch the end of an era.
In this lively yarn, Thomas Pynchon, working in an unaccustomed genre that is at once exciting and accessible, provides a classic illustration of the principle that if you can remember the sixties, you weren't there.
It's been a while since Doc Sportello has seen his ex- girlfriend. Suddenly she shows up with a story about a plot to kidnap a billionaire land developer whom she just happens to be in love with. It's the tail end of the psychedelic sixties in L.A., and Doc knows that "love" is another of those words going around at the moment, like "trip" or "groovy," except that this one usually leads to trouble. Undeniably one of the most influential writers at work today, Pynchon has penned another unforgettable book.
"Entertainment of a high order." - Time
Part noir, part psychedelic romp, all Thomas Pynchon—private eye Doc Sportello surfaces, occasionally, out of a marijuana haze to watch the end of an era.
In this lively yarn, Thomas Pynchon, working in an unaccustomed genre that is at once exciting and accessible, provides a classic illustration of the principle that if you can remember the sixties, you weren't there.
It's been a while since Doc Sportello has seen his ex- girlfriend. Suddenly she shows up with a story about a plot to kidnap a billionaire land developer whom she just happens to be in love with. It's the tail end of the psychedelic sixties in L.A., and Doc knows that "love" is another of those words going around at the moment, like "trip" or "groovy," except that this one usually leads to trouble. Undeniably one of the most influential writers at work today, Pynchon has penned another unforgettable book.
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4.1
174 reviews
Jeremiah Scanlon
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January 30, 2015
Easy read that kept my attention the whole time (something I can struggle with). Each time I picked up the book I enjoyed visiting the world and engaging with the interesting characters. Although, for some reason, I found myself just looking to get to the end of the book in order to find out what happened ... I could see how some may say that the ending was unfulfilling, however I would not be one of those people; I felt satisfied when it was all over.
Chris Osborne
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March 15, 2015
While i find at most times pynchon can be cliche for the sake of, this was still an excellent read. Recommended for people who like a slow starter, that develops quickly and then leaves slightly open.
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Hannah
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March 2, 2015
Admittedly, after greatly disliking The Crying of Lot 49, I'm glad to have found a thoroughly enjoyable Pynchon novel.
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About the author
Thomas Pynchon is the author of V., The Crying of Lot 49, Gravity’s Rainbow, Slow Learner, a collection of short stories, Vineland, Mason & Dixon, Against the Day, Inherent Vice, and Bleeding Edge. He received the National Book Award for Gravity’s Rainbow in 1974.
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