In "Inherent Vice," Thomas Pynchon describes a mansion that appears shrouded in mystery and illusion. The mansion approaches a sense of invisibility, concealed within its carefully designed surroundings. Its low profile and integration into the landscape create an atmosphere that feels almost ethereal, suggesting that it could vanish as suddenly as dawn breaks. This imagery evokes the idea of secrets hidden in plain sight, inviting curiosity about what lies within.
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