Status Updates From Inherent Vice

Started Chapter 16, where Doc confronts Penny about the FBI boys that he encountered, which ends with the both of them getting more then just a conversation.

OK, this is a surprising development as Doc is pressing Penny on the FBI’s actions towards him, while also getting a potential (yet unlikely) romantic interest. I think the third act is a bit more stoned out then the previous two acts.

Finished Chapter 16, where Doc arrives back home & finds a new investigation path in Puck & Adrian, gets Bigfoot’s wife riled up, Shasta reappears, goes to Venice to investigate, and goes to Puck’s old stomping ground.

Ok, well the mystery has gone in a different direction, which may strike the risk of making this story go off the rails. Still though, I’m still intrigued at what comes next

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.