William Nesdale’s Reviews > Inherent Vice > Status Update

Finished Chapter Fourteen, where Doc goes over to Mickey’s unfinished “dream project” before going to a motel to watch some TV.

Well, this is a nice chapter, as it reveals more about Mickey’s inner character motives and showcases the various programming of the late 60’s, which are referenced at the end of the chapter. I do like the world building and character set ups, even if the book is like it’s lead.

Up to Chapter 14, where Doc explored the seedier side of Las Vegas, bets on Mickey’s disappearance, enjoys a show, runs from the feds, watches a movie, and talks to the newlyweds.

Well, I’m pretty sure this book is either a drug trip through the mind of a private detective, an absurd mystery with many expanding plot threads, or a cozy book to read. Either way, I’ve just nearly finished Act 2

Finished Chapter 13, where Doc notices Puck’s luck getting out of hand and plans a trip to North Las Vegas.

This book either has a dazed sense of humour or this book is psychedelic enough to be a cozy mystery thriller. Whatever the case, it sure is a solid Chapter that expands on the mystery and its growing connections.

Currently on Chapter 13, where Doc search for information on Puck takes him to another conversaition with Bigfoot, a phone call with Clancy, and a trip to Vegas by Trillium

Looks like it’s going to be a big chapter today, with some information on the “Golden Fang “ mystery deepening with every chapter, with more people getting involved. Also, the length of the book is starting to have the audience dazed.

Finished Chapter 12, with the remaining part being Doc’s flashback to his childhood where he learns first hand about death.

Looks like we had a little bit of backstory to Doc’s life, even if the story does stop for a moment.

Finished Chapter 11, where Doc’s search for the Golden Fang narrows his search down to a shady dentist office, then goes to Tito’s limo service, where he gets a surprising lead.

Well, this “Golden Fang” mystery is getting deeper and deeper with each chapter, and just like the main character, it’s dazed & confused, but it will eventually solve its own mystery… if it doesn’t trip on its own two feet.

Finished Chapter 10, where Doc goes down to Sunset Boulevard and uncovers something more about Golden Fang.

Man, the Golden Fang moniker and Mickey Freeman’s connection with them is getting deeper and deeper by the minute. Maybe there will be a major twist surrounding “Golden Fang” and Mickey’s involvement, but I’m getting ahead of myself.

Finished Chapter 9, where Doc freaks out at a drug-fueled mansion, meets up with Bigfoot to discuss Coy, watches disturbing footage at Farley’s home, gets down with Liz, and chats with a woman named Clancy and a guy named Boris.

Well this is a big chapter, which I appreciate for its more detailed look into the roughness of the era, more details on Mickey’s disappearance, and a very trippy mansion sequence.

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.