Description
In the hazy twilight of the 1960s Los Angeles, private investigator Doc Sportello is pulled from his marijuana-induced stupor by the reappearance of his ex-girlfriend, Shasta Fay. She spins a tale of a plot involving a wealthy land developer, a tale that quickly entangles Doc in a labyrinth of bizarre characters and escalating paranoia. As the era of free love gives way to suspicion, Doc navigates a world of surfers, musicians, and shadowy figures, all while trying to unravel the truth behind the enigmatic Golden Fang. Pynchon masterfully blends noir sensibilities with a psychedelic romp, capturing the disorienting spirit of a generation on the cusp of profound change.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Press
Published Jan 1, 2009
369 pages
ISBN: 9781594202247
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchon.