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More copies of this ISBN:Gun, with Occasional Musicby Jonathan Lethem
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Science fiction noir, which includes a kangaroo as one of the bad guys,and a sheep as the maid. Of course, these characters act and talk like humans, making for a wry, satirical novel. Lethem always stretches the boundaries between genres, and Gun, with Occasional Music, his first novel, does that in an extreme way. Hilarious and enjoyable, it's an old-fashioned crime story told from the unknown future's perspective. Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:From the celebrated author of Motherless Brooklyn, a wry, satiric parable of a hardboiled man out of time Gumshoe Conrad Metcalf has problems-not the least of which are the rabbit in his waiting room and the trigger-happy kangaroo on his tail. Near-future Oakland is an ominous place where evolved animals function as members of society, the police monitor citizens by their karma levels, and mind-numbing drugs such as Forgettol and Acceptol are all the rage. In this brave new world, Metcalf has been shadowing the wife of an affluent doctor, perhaps falling a little in love with her at the same time. But when the doctor turns up dead, our amiable investigator finds himself caught in the crossfire in a futuristic world that is both funny-and not so funny. "Marvelous . . . Stylish, intelligent, darkly humorous, and highly readable entertainment."-SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER "Lethem has talent to burn."-THE VILLAGE VOICE LITERARY SUPPLEMENT AUTHOR OF THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE Jonathan Lethem is the author of six novels, including National Book Critics Circle Award-winning Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude. He lives in New York City. Review:"Lethem's invocation of Chandler often wears a bit thin....Still this colorful first novel is a fast and lively read, full of humorous visions and outlandish predicaments." Publishers Weekly Review:"A first novel whose mix of genres and voices comically focuses a nightmare hash of yesterday, today, and tomorrow." Kirkus Reviews Review:"Lethem's first novel is a sparkling pastiche....[S]martly delivered first-person narration and crackling dialogue....An outstanding debut for a welcome new voice in both sf and mysteries." Carl Hays, Booklist Review:"Spare prose and tight plotting create a taut sf thriller that should appeal to both sf and mystery fans." Library Journal Review:"Marvelous...Stylish, intelligent, darkly humorous, and highly readable entertainment." San Francisco Examiner Review:"Lethem has talent to burn." The Village Voice Literary Supplement Synopsis:Gumshoe Conrad Metcalf has problems-there's a rabbit in his waiting room and a trigger-happy kangaroo on his tail. Near-future Oakland is a brave new world where evolved animals are members of society, the police monitor citizens by their karma levels, and mind-numbing drugs such as Forgettol and Acceptol are all the rage. Metcalf has been shadowing Celeste, the wife of an affluent doctor. Perhaps he's falling a little in love with her at the same time. When the doctor turns up dead, our amiable investigator finds himself caught in a crossfire between the boys from the Inquisitor's Office and gangsters who operate out of the back room of a bar called the Fickle Muse. Mixing elements of sci-fi, noir, and mystery, this clever first novel from the author of Motherless Brooklyn is a wry, funny, and satiric look at all that the future may hold. About the AuthorJonathan Lethem is the author of seven novels, including National Book Critics Circle Award-winning Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude. He lives in New York City What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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