About the book
\"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.
Editions of Inherent Vice
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781594202247
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143117568
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143126850
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101108758
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101079409
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780143144762
Read an Excerpt
\"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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inherent Vice about?
\"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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Inherent Vice?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Inherent Vice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781594202247
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Inherent Vice?
Thomas Pynchon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Inherent Vice is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781594202247) and paperback(ISBN 9780143117568) and paperback(ISBN 9780143126850) and ebook(ISBN 9781101108758) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101079409) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780143144762)
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