TMR 28.3: "This Perhaps Demented Karmology Hustle" [Vineland]
A bit of a digressive episode in which Brian, Kaija, and Chad discuss expectations and excitement, why Vineland is considered a “lesser” book of Pynchon’s, the inversion of cause and effect in Pynchon’s narratives, Thanatoids, Karmic grifting, DL’s adventures, the goofy sit-com logic and setups behind much of this book, and more.
This week’s music is “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker, Jr.
Next week we’ll be reading through page 267 (chapters 11 & 12), where we will learn more about Frenesi and the downfall of the 24fps, and will be forced, once again, to look at how Vineland mirrors our current…
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