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Thomas Pynchon's Paranoia and His Latest Detective Novel

Originally Published 3 months ago — by GQ

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Source: GQ

The article explores Thomas Pynchon's new novel 'Shadow Ticket' and Paul Thomas Anderson's film adaptation 'One Battle After Another,' both delving into themes of paranoia, authoritarianism, and the chaos of modern life, highlighting Pynchon's complex, labyrinthine style and the contemporary relevance of his work's themes.

Thomas Pynchon's 'Shadow Ticket' marks a triumphant return with a sharp take on US fascism

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian

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Source: The Guardian

Thomas Pynchon's first novel in 12 years, Shadow Ticket, is a noir mystery set in 1930s Wisconsin that explores themes of rising fascism, conspiracy, and chaos, linking past and present through a complex, wide-ranging narrative filled with genre references and social commentary.