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“Drinks here weren’t free, but by way of real-life neighborhood civility they were cheap enough.”

Quote by Thomas Pynchon

Book:Inherent Vice

Work

A gripping detective story that delves into the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles during the 1970s, featuring a private investigator navigating a complex web of crime and moral ambiguity. more

Author

Thomas Pynchon is an American novelist born on May 8, 1937. His works are known for their complex narrative structures, rich symbolism, and profound social criticism. His representative works include 'The Crying of Lot 49' and 'Gravity's Rainbow'. more

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