{"product_id":"gun-with-occasional-music","title":"Gun, with occasional music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gun, with occasional music (Hardcover, 269 pages – Ecco, 2003) – Ecco, 2003. Language: Eng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: Like New\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Lethem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53097997926624,"sku":"9780156028974","price":132.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5681\/6608\/files\/61i6CaTspTL._SY522.jpg?v=1781691149","url":"https:\/\/medicalbook.online\/products\/gun-with-occasional-music","provider":"medicalbook.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}