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The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon

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challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

i cant even bring myself to say i’m glad i finished this book, because i’m not. i know oedipa’s inability to step back from the potential conspiracy is supposed to represent how overwhelming paranoia can be, but i hated it. i just kept thinking, what’s the point? i’m still struggling to find one. 

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