Status Updates From Inherent Vice

Finished Chapter 8, where Doc get a visit from his relatives, Sauncho comes over for give him more information on the “Golden Fang”, and spots someone familiar at a Nixon rally.

Ok, so we have got a little more detail into the wild world of Inherant Vice, there’s a little tension with Doc’s relatives, a little mystery with the Golden Fang, and some social commentary related to the Nixon era.

Finished Chapter 7, where Doc learns about the mysterious “Golden Fang”, goes back to the office to gather some clues, and has two of the most trippy drug trips of his life.

This book proves that when you look deeper into the mystery, sometimes you’ve got to take a break, catch some waves and go on some unforgettable drug trips. by the way, don’t do drugs kids, or you will end up somewhere you don’t know.

Finished Chapter 6, where Doc meets up with a lawyer, goes to the FBI files room with some Agents, and goes out to a nightly dinner with Motella & Lourdes.

I kind of get the vibe that the book is going with, like an average stoner, it usually wanders around aimlessly, but the mystery element of the book is pretty intriguing. Add on a mystery involving “The Golden Fang” and it’s a packed mystery with style.

Finished Chapter 5, where Doc, in disguise as a professional psychologist, goes to the house of Mickey Wolfmann’a wife, Sloane, to investigate.

Ok, so we are getting deeper into the mystery, plus there is a backstory on why a cop named “Bigfoot” became a police officer who worked alone. It’s going to be a wild ride Doc, but there will be a conclusion to the mystery in your midst.

A little less exciting so far than the other Pynchon that i’ve read, but i am digging the noir/detective angle. Still has that classic Nixon bashing and paranoia that i love

Finished Chapter 4, where Doc goes to his old friend Fritz and is shown the latest in 60s software.

Looks like we got some backstory into Doc’s life, some world building for the sandy shores of Santa Monica, and some new technology that Doc finds in the back room of Fritz’s office. I’m not sure if the book is dazed, since it may be stalling the overall plot, but a few breezy short chapters can take a load off.

Finished Chapter 3, where Doc goes to meet up with another cop buddy, this time it’s the cynical Pat.

Well, this is a nice short chapter compared to the other long ones where we get to learn more about the world of Inherent Vice and notice how Pat is much different than Bigfoot. He’s more cynical, has an “Art Fleming” look, and is less famous than the big shot cop. Will this come into play? Who knows.