Gun, with occasional music

Book info: Gun, with occasional music (Hardcover, 269 pages – Ecco, 2003) – Ecco, 2003. Language: Eng.

Condition: Like New

In a quirky blend of detective fiction and speculative storytelling, this novel immerses readers in a near-future Oakland where anthropomorphic animals coexist with humans. The story follows Conrad Metcalf, a private investigator with a knack for getting into precarious situations, as he unravels a murder mystery involving a prominent doctor and his enigmatic wife, Celeste. The narrative takes an intriguing twist as it explores themes of societal dynamics, identity, and the moral implications of a world where karma is monitored and mind-altering drugs are commonplace. Readers will benefit from understanding how genre boundaries can be stretched, as Lethem seamlessly combines elements of noir, satire, and science fiction. This reprint edition is a must-have for anyone interested in innovative storytelling and the complexities of human-animal relationships in a dystopian setting. It invites critical thinking about the future of society, making it an engaging read for those curious about the intersection of ethics and technology.