It reminds me of Thomas Pynchon's writing in which he threads together various bits of historical information to explain current events in a new light, 'The Cry

It reminds me of Thomas Pynchon's writing in which he threads together various bits of historical information to explain current events in a new light, 'The Crying of Lot 49' is a good start for anyone interested but unfamiliar with Pynchon.