Its a confusing and mind-bending odyssey like other Pynchon novels, but the confusion is less enjoyable here.

It’s hard to describe beyond that.

Its probably the only Thomas Pynchon novel you could say that about, for better or worse.

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Its alsonotable for potentially influencing partsofThe Master,which starredJoaquin Phoenixand was directed byPaul Thomas Anderson.

The Chums of Chance also have a team dog they can all communicate with.

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Its frustrating, weird, and wonderful in all the best ways.

But the experience of reading it is unmatched and wholly unique.

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