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nomoregoldlights's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really optimistic and nostalgic take on the detective story. If you're looking for a gumshoe tale with few little twists and great characters (or you're just really wanting to breaking into Pynchon's stories), this is definitely the book for you.
gabrijel777's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
peebee's review against another edition
3.0
Considering the mindfuck of Gravity's Rainbow, this was a pretty straightforward book. Looks like a Carl Hiaasen, reads like someone bet Tom Robbins he couldn't write a Carl Hiaasen. Now I've gotta read a third to find out which was the fluke.
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good. During parts I was lost but ultimately much more accessible and entertaining than his other more "academic" works.
mikewardevrybdy's review against another edition
4.0
Different in subtle ways than the film, some bigger than others. The biggest being the book is about not being able to let go of the potential of the 60’s and the film being about not letting go of the potential of a past relationship. I finally made it through my first Pynchon (3rd book I tried!)
kmallon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
shrubc0re's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0