A review by 82_99
The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon

adventurous tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Fast-to-medium-paced storytelling is a jarring contrast from what I am currently reading, so this is like an ice-cold lemonade during these 90-degree summer days.